Depression is common in patients with congenital heart disease and can exacerbate the physical consequences of the illness. There are effective pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for depression, but we have not been able to identify any trials showing the effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatments. A well designed randomised controlled trial is needed to assess the effects of psychological interventions for depression in congenital heart disease. - See more at: http://summaries.cochrane.org/CD004372/psychological-treatments-for-depression-in-young-adults-and-adults-born-with-heart-problems#sthash.TBrumeTW.dpuf