The Diagnostic Process and Different Treatment Pathways for Treating Depression

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dc.contributor.authorGrewal, Navreet
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-08T00:17:34Z
dc.date.available2025-07-08T00:17:34Z
dc.date.issued2025-04
dc.description.abstractIn this capstone research project, I explore the diagnostic process and treatment pathways for depression, focusing on gaps in current mental health practices. Examined are the challenges in accurately diagnosing depression and the treatment of depression. I offer a critique of the premature use of antidepressants, advocating for more thorough assessment and a preference for psychotherapy and psychoeducation over medication in cases of situational depression, grief, or temporary crises. The research I reviewed emphasizes the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to treatment, where therapists, psychiatrists, and physicians collaborate to provide a more collaborative and comprehensive care. It highlights the role of psychotherapy in managing depression and discusses how integrating therapy with pharmacological treatments can improve outcomes. Through this research, I recognize the need for a more ethical, client-centered approach to depression treatment, encouraging a shift toward a balanced model that considers individual needs and cultural contexts. My hope is that this paper contributes to the field of counselling and psychotherapy by addressing limitations in current treatment practices and advocating for a more well-rounded approach geared with more caution and client-centered care.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/3975
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.subjectantidepressants
dc.subjectcognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
dc.subjectdepression
dc.subjectpharmacotherapy
dc.subjectpsychotherapy
dc.subjectsituational depression
dc.subjectstandardized diagnostic tools
dc.subjecttherapeutic alliance
dc.subjecttreatment pathways
dc.titleThe Diagnostic Process and Different Treatment Pathways for Treating Depression
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMasters Of Counselling
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