A client has been recently diagnosed with depression and has just begun medication management. Which of the client's following statements indicates an accurate understanding of this aspect of treatment?
A) "I'm still trying to decide whether antidepressants will be helpful in my treatment."
B) "I understand that I probably won't feel much better for a couple of weeks after I start the drugs."
C) "I can tell that I get a lift each morning after I take my antidepressant."
D) "I know that few people actually see an improvement in their mood with antidepressants, but I suppose I'll try anyhow."
Ans: B
Antidepressants are proven therapy in the treatment of depression, but effects are not normally observable or felt until 2 to 3 weeks after treatment starts.
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