Dr Brannigen Treats Individuals Who Have Symptoms of Major Depression

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Dr. Brannigen treats individuals who have symptoms of major depression. During the initial treatment, Dr. Brannigen often prescribes antidepressants, but during the course of therapy, he also encourages patients to recognize and change negative thoughts and maladaptive beliefs. He believes that drug treatment can be effective in reducing the symptoms of depression, but only by understanding the causes of their depression will individuals be able to prevent relapses. Dr. Brannigen's approach to therapy could BEST be described as a(n) _____ approach.

• A)humanistic
• B)behavioral
• C)deinstitutional
• D)eclectic

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