Unipolar disorder is a serious mental health disorder affecting 8.4% of the U.S. population.
Sometimes bipolar disorder is misdiagnosed as unipolar depression.
In these cases, treatment is not successful, as treatment for the two disorders differs.
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But the silver lining is that unipolar depression is treatable.
Usually treatment works best if you combine common treatments such as therapy and medication.
Heres what to know about the most common ways of treating unipolar depression.
Therapy
Psychotherapy is an effective way to treat unipolar depression.
Its best to find a therapist who has experience treating the condition.
Types of therapy used to treat unipolar depression include interpersonal therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Unipolar depression is challenging, but treatment is effective and can allow you to find happiness and thrive.
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