Frontiers in Psychiatry
A critical appraisal of integrating family constellation therapy with pharmacological treatment for depression
Depression remains a leading cause of disability worldwide, driven by a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors. While pharmacotherapy, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, provides essential symptom control, its limitations—including delayed onset, variable response, and side effects—underscore the need for complementary approaches that address systemic and relational roots of the disorder. This narrative review synthesize …