Interpersonal therapy (IPT)

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is a structured therapy for people with moderate to severe depression. A central idea in IPT is that psychological symptoms, such as depressed mood, can be understood as a response to current difficulties in our everyday interactions with others. In turn, the depressed mood can also affect the quality of these interactions.

When a person is able to interact more effectively with others, their psychological symptoms often improve. IPT can typically focuses on the following relationship areas:

• Conflict with another person
• Life changes that affect how you feel about yourself and others
• Grief and loss
• Difficulty in starting or keeping relationships going