Psychotherapy proved to be the most effective treatment method for preventing relapses in depression. In fact, the relapse rate after psychotherapy was a mere 53.1% of study participants compared to 71.1% of study participants who participated in differing treatment methods. 

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A depression relapse is another episode of depressive symptoms that happens fewer than six months  after symptoms have alleviated and remission was achieved.

Depression Relapse

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References for Depression

Sleep disturbances are common in depression and these disturbances may continue despite improved symptoms. Sleep disturbances can perpetuate mood disturbances and increase relapse risk.

Sleep Disturbances and Depression Relapse Risk

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) teaches patients that have depression that are currently in remission to become aware of their thoughts and feelings and how to approach  them differently from before.  MBCT has shown to be significantly important in helping prevent relapse.  However, it must be noted that while the current research points to a positive direction, research is limited so more must be done.

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