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Depression is a treatable illness. Many depressed people will recover spontaneously, but this is not a reason for dismissing the illness as of no consequence. Nor is it a justification for denying patients the care which could significantly shorten the period of their distress and improve their quality of life.
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© 1995 Elizabeth Armstrong
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Armstrong, E. (1995). Depression — options for treatment. In: Mental Health Issues in Primary Care: A Practical Guide. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13362-8_4
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