Interpersonal Therapy

Interpersonal therapy (IPT) aims to improve your communication skills and address issues that contribute to your depression. IPT is similar to other modern psychotherapies (such as CBT) in that it does not focus on identifying an underlying root of current feelings and behaviors.

IPT has been shown in several studies to be as effective as antidepressant drugs in treating depression. IPT is occasionally used in conjunction with medication by psychiatrists. An interview with your therapist is generally the first step in treatment. They can detect difficulties in your personal relationships based on the issues you describe and create a treatment regimen that is in accordance with your objectives. You and your therapist will concentrate on the most important issues you want to address. Up to 20 weekly hour-long therapy sessions are normal in a typical program.