Multiple Choice
Which statement is the basis for the combination of both interactive therapy and antidepressant medication for a patient whose chronic depression resulted in a suicide attempt?
A) Therapy is seldom effective when not supported with appropriately prescribed medications.
B) The suicide attempt was the deciding factor in determining the need to prescribe an antidepressant.
C) Patients are more willing to attend therapy sessions when they are prescribed medications to manage acute symptoms.
D) Research has shown that a combination of therapy and medications achieve expected outcomes more effectively than single interventions.
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