Clinical depression is an illness which can be caused either due to social, physical or psychological interventions. Most of the time people ignore taking medical advice because they think that it is a sign of weakness. The treatment for clinical depression varies from person to person and the symptoms shown by that person. Many times combinational therapies are required to be used. There are several famous anti-depressants available in the market which can be used to prevent the reuptake of serotonin. Serotonin is responsible for creating a pathway by which the cells of the brain can communicate with one another. If the severity of clinical depression is more, doctor may switch on to shock therapy also known as electroconvulsive method for treating clinical depression. Even though this method is very effective, but the side effects associated with this method is dangerous. Side effect can be such that at the time of treatment the person may feel confusion which can lead to loss of memory permanently. Physical treatments which can be used to treat clinical depression are: regular exercise, avoid consumption of alcohol and steroids, reduction in weight. Social treatment can be in the form of providing housing assistance, employment assistance and child support assistance.