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The guidelines underline the strong evidence base for well-established first-line treatments, including a number of medications, as well as psychological treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy and behavioural activation.

Two approaches have been studied the most: cognitive behavioural therapy and interpersonal therapy.

The second approach, interpersonal therapy, helps people to communicate better with others, and so to obtain more support from friends and family.

The number of therapists or health workers available to provide cognitive behavioural courses or interventions based on interpersonal therapy is vastly inadequate, even when it comes to treatment.

The other involved interpersonal therapy, including coping skills and role-playing exercises to help manage stress and relationship conflicts.