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THERAPEUTICS; MENTAL depression; PSYCHOTHERAPY; BEHAVIORAL assessment; SOCIAL support; KAISER Permanente (Company)

The article discusses the potential of psychotherapy, education and social support in the treatment of depression in the U.S. Managed care organizations believe that proactive assessment with structural care and coordinated services achieve optimum treatment outcome. Kaiser Permanente company offers behavioral education classes as well as employs social workers and psychologists in offering patient care and referrals.