IPT typically consists of 1216 hour-long sessions with a trained therapist.
Sessions occur in one-on-one or group parameters.
Along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), IPT is the psychotherapy most commonly recommended for treatingdepression.
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Although IPT alone can help alleviate depression, it works best when provided in conjunction with antidepressants.
Types
Several types of IPT are in use.
Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy
Metacognitive interpersonal therapy focuses on understanding the basic social motives underpinning human behavior.
This pop in of therapy is sometimes delivered in a group setting.
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