After receiving a diagnosis, your specialist may recommend treatment for your depression. Depression treatment varies, but it is essentially designed to help you manage your symptoms through a process of identification, self-reflection, trigger avoidance or management, and behavioral changes.
There is a wide range of available depression treatments, including but not limited to:
Therapy
Often referred to as “talk therapy” or “psychotherapy,” therapy is one of the most effective methods of treating and managing depression. Therapy is highly personal. During therapy, you meet with a trained, professional therapist who helps you recognize patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Your therapist will also provide you with powerful tools for changing how you think, feel, and act, including methods for recognizing unhealthy patterns and taking steps to correct them. At Tennessee Wellness Center, we offer several forms of therapy, including:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
Medication
In some cases of moderate to severe depression, medication may be a useful tool to help combat and manage symptoms. Antidepressants can help when an individual’s brain chemistry is a contributing factor in their depression. According to medical professionals, antidepressants are not habit-forming. Typically, doctors begin by prescribing a type of antidepressant known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), as these are generally considered the safest type of antidepressant and typically have the least side effects. Common SSRIs include Prozac, Lexapro, Paxil, Zoloft, and Celexa. Doctors may also prescribe other types of antidepressants, including serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), tricyclic antidepressants, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), among others.
Intensive Outpatient Care and Partial Hospitalization
When depression symptoms become unmanageable or significantly affect the individual’s life, intensive outpatient treatment and/or partial hospitalization may be helpful. In contrast to residential programs or hospitalization, in which people stay full-time in an appropriate facility, individuals who take part in an intensive outpatient program or partial hospitalization program still live at home and travel to the facility each day or each week to attend therapy and receive treatment. At Tennessee Wellness Center, we offer both an intensive outpatient program and a partial hospitalization program for those struggling with major depression.
Combination Treatment
Sometimes, individuals benefit from a combination of depression treatments, including various forms of therapy and medication. Used together, these treatments can be effective in helping individuals manage all aspects of depression and achieve whole-person wellness.
Personalized Treatment Plans for Depression
At Tennessee Wellness Center, we understand that every individual’s experience with depression is unique. That’s why we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s specific needs and goals. Our team of experienced professionals will work with you to develop a comprehensive plan that may include therapy, medication, intensive outpatient care, and partial hospitalization, or a combination of treatments.
Benefits of our personalized treatment plans include:
- Customized approach to address your specific symptoms and challenges
- Comprehensive care to support your mental and emotional well-being
- Collaborative decision-making to ensure you are actively involved in your treatment
- Holistic approach to address all aspects of your health and wellness
Take the first step towards finding relief from depression by reaching out to our team today. We’re here to help you start your journey toward improved mental health and well-being.
