Which Statement Best Reflects the Impact That Psychotherapy for Depression

Multiple Choice

Which statement best reflects the impact that psychotherapy for depression may have on heart disease?

A) Psychological disorders are not related to physical disorders, thus psychotherapy would have no impact on the development or progression of heart disease.
B) Depression causes heart disease, so if psychotherapy cures the depression, then the heart disease will be cured as well.
C) Depression and heart disease are correlated and the risk of heart disease can be reduced by treating depression.
D) Heart disease can cause depression and in such cases psychotherapy for depression is ineffective.