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Mr3Hunna

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Marital therapy is relevant in the treatment of depression, because marital distress is common and research studies suggest that marital discord:
 
  a. causes most cases of depression
  b. makes depressive episodes last longer
  c. often precedes relapses of depression
  d. can actually bring a person out of depression

Question 2

In comparison to the 1980s, clients with depression in the 2000s are:
 
  a. more likely to be diagnosed
  b. more likely to have not responded to earlier prophylactic treatment
  c. less likely to be offered treatment
  d. being diagnosed and treated at the same rate



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Answer to Question 1

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Marital therapy is relevant to the treatment of depression because marital distress is common and often includes at least one depressed spouse. Studies suggest that relapses of depression are often preceded by marital discord. Behavioral marital therapy focuses on enhancing behaviors that are supportive of healthy marital relationships.

Answer to Question 2

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Currently clients with depression are more likely to be diagnosed with depression and offered treatment than in the 1980s. Significant progress has been made in managing depression, but much more remains to be done. Current treatments include psychotherapy, somatic or physical therapies, and medications.



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