Depression can have a profound impact, both on the people with the disorder and on their families. During an acute episode, partners and family members may have to assume the roles and responsibilities of the ill person. As a person recovers, partners and families may struggle to re-establish old routines. Sometimes, their feelings about what has happened, and fears about the future, make it difficult for things to “get back to normal.” This may lead to marital or family conflict. Also, pre-existing family or marital stressors may have contributed to the onset of the depressive episode. In these situations, couple or family counselling can be very helpful.
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