HC Deb 27 June 1984 vol 62 cc451-2W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what kinds of treatment are available under the National Health Service to enable patients to cope with inherited depression.

Mr. John Patten

NHS patients can have whatever kinds of treatment those concerned with their care think appropriate in the circumstances of the individual patient's case. The range of treatments commonly used for depression includes supporting therapy, medication and electro-convulsive therapy.