title: Using interpersonal psychotherapy.
abstract: Depression is a common illness that is associated with great distress and functional disability. This article examines the use of interpersonal psychotherapy to treat depression and the role of nurses in recognising, assessing and managing this disorder.
authors.affiliation: Research Institute, Trees Park Health Care, Darlington, County Durham.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*