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Exploration of the Combined Application Model and Enhancement Mechanism of Multiple Therapies Based on the Types of Depressive Disorders

Author(s)

Mengying Zhang*

Affiliation(s)

Department of Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, City University, Macau, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

Depression, as a common mental disorder, seriously affects the quality of life and physical and mental health of patients. Due to the diversity of depressive disorders, a single therapy often fails to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. This article aims to explore the combined application model of multiple therapies based on the types of depressive disorders and its enhancement mechanism. Firstly, analyze the characteristics of different types of depressive disorders. Then, elaborate the theoretical basis and practical model of the combined application of multiple therapies. Finally, deeply explore its efficacy enhancement mechanisms, including neurobiological mechanisms, psychological mechanisms and social mechanisms, etc., in order to provide new ideas and methods for the clinical treatment of depression.

Keywords

Types of Depressive Disorders; Combined Application of Multiple Therapies; Efficiency Enhancement Mechanism

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