What Is the Difference Between a Direct Cost and an Indirect

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Essay

What is the difference between a direct cost and an indirect cost?

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Deficit

A difficulty in forming or maintaining personal relationships, often related to mental health issues.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy

A form of psychotherapy focusing on improving interpersonal relationships and communication skills to address mental health issues.

Unipolar Depression

A major depressive disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or a lack of interest in external stimuli.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A treatment for depression in which electrodes attached to a patient’s head send an electrical current through the brain, causing a seizure.