Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
This therapy duels on the relationship between the patient and his or her immediate environment. It believes that the major cause of depression is loneliness and lack of interaction by the patient with other people. It focuses on how to improve social and environmental roles of the patient which helps to get rid of depressive symptoms. This therapy advises its patient to participate in green cleaning, attend churches or seminars and go more for sporting activities. It believes that if a patient can interact freely with other people and express what is bothering him or her, then a positive change will be achieved that would eventually lead to mood boost and get rid of relapse. This therapy also advises patients against isolation also it operates by investigating the patient’s interpersonal problem areas and development of a treatment contract, and investigating the past patient’s life. [3]
