Treatment of<unk>  has not been studied as extensively as major<unk>  disorder. Although there are often similarities in the treatments used, there are also differences in what may work better for the treatment of<unk> . Some third-party payers do not pay to cover treatment for<unk> . The leading treatment techniques for<unk>  are the use of antidepressants and therapy. Typically, patients with<unk>  depression were treated by watchful waiting, prescribed antidepressants, and given brief supportive counseling, but Problem-Solving Treatment for Primary Care (PST-PC) is a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy that has gained popularity. In one study, PST-PC and Paroxetine, an antidepressant, were shown to be equally effective in significantly reducing symptoms. In another study, PST-PC was compared with the more typical care of the time and shown to reduce symptoms more quickly. Although the use of antidepressants has been widely used, not all agree that it is an appropriate treatment for some<unk>  depression disorder settings. Another alternative that has been researched is the use of St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum). This herbal treatment has been studied by various groups with various results. Some studies show evidence of the treatment being helpful to treat<unk>  depression, but others show that it does no better than the placebo.
Minor depressive disorder
Late life depression
Outline of bipolar disorder
Double depression
Major depressive episode
Atypical depression
Depression 
Major depressive disorder