Tiefenpsychologie bei Depression

TP views depressive symptoms not merely as symptoms, but seeks to understand what causes and sustains them.

These issues often revolve around conflicts between dependence and autonomy, self-worth, suppressed anger, and high internal expectations.

In more severe cases, the focus is often less on a repressed conflict and more on an impaired ability to regulate emotions and maintain stable self-esteem. In such cases, therapy works to supportive and structure-building rather than revealing. Whether the TP fits, is clarified at the beginning.

The effectiveness of TP in treating depression is well-studied. According to the National Care Guideline, patients experiencing an acute, severe depressive episode should be offered a combination of psychotherapy and medication. If the patient refuses this combination, either treatment method may be considered on its own.

In cases of acute suicidal distress, crisis intervention takes priority. You can reach help 24 hours a day by calling 116117; in cases of immediate danger, call 112.