Conclusion

Question 1

what view should be taken

Answer 1

holistic

Question 2

although there are heterogeneous symptoms…

Answer 2

people with the same diagnosis have very different experiences.

Question 3

is there a single pathway

Answer 3

no- no single pathway / route by which people become depressed - holistic view is needed looking at all possible cause for depression to enhance treatment

Question 4

what did a meta analysis find?

Answer 4

suggests that combined therapy is superior to psychotherapy alone for treatment of more severe depressions (Thase et al, 1997) highlighting holistic view needed

Question 5

what did Cromby et al conclude?

Answer 5

unwise to conclude that depression is caused simply by biological processes.

Question 6

what does this conclusion suggest?

Answer 6

changing the way depression is believed to be caused could change the treatments offer. with the health of the individual being at the forefront of importance.