**7.2 Management of depression**

As with management of anxiety, we assess for the reversible causative factors and try to eliminate these. Enough emphasis cannot be given to the fact, that spending time with the caregiver, active and patient listening is important to uncover the main concerns and fears. Addressing these fears and concerns, emotional and social support and counseling are the main stay of management. Tricyclic antidepressants may be used in a few instances.
