10 Post-Depression Realities Every Recovering Patient Needs to Know (P)

Recovering from depression is only step one. Discover 10 evidence-based insights on therapy, medication and habits to protect long-term health.

Defeating depression is a major victory, but over half of recovered patients face a relapse.

Why does depression return for some people and not others?

Depression relapse arises from a mix of psychological and behavioural factors including lingering thinking habits, medication effects, therapy and everyday lifestyle choices.

Explore these 10 essential, data-backed insights that offer a clearer picture of what drives relapse -- and what may help prevent it.

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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004.