Research into the effectiveness of antidepressants indicates that the most effective treatment for many people is:
a. taking antidepressant drugs alone.
b. psychotherapy without any pharmaceutical therapy.
c. taking antidepressants combined with antipsychotic drugs.
d. combining antidepressant drugs with psychotherapy.
Answer: D
Rationale: Multiple, differing approaches are often needed to treat mental illness such as depression.
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