Depression Treatment

Of all the mental health problems, depression is the most common issue that plagues 1 in 15 American adults, as stated by the American Psychiatric Association. It is even estimated that one in six people will experience depression at some point in their life.

While it is normal to feel sad from time to time, depression operates in an entirely different realm. It can severely impact one's general well-being and outlook in life, and if aggravated, can disrupt one's day-to-day activities.  That is why it is crucial for people suffering from depression to seek immediate help with their mental health--something that Transcend Recovery Community can offer with its comprehensive programs and services.

A person suffering from depression, a serious mental illness plaguing millions worldwide, may be triggered by various internal and external factors that could worsen their mental state altogether. If left untreated, it may lead to worsened mental health disorders such as co-occurring disorders such as substance abuse disorder.

We can group these causes into two main types:

Life Events

Serious and often traumatic life events may impact someone deeply that they undergo severe depression. It can arise due to a death or loss of a loved one, prolonged stress from work, continuous conflict from work or school, or at home with family members, unemployment, and any form of abuse (physical, verbal, emotional, and sexual).

Personal Factors

Personal factors are internal elements that largely contribute, and can be a leading cause when depression is developed. It can be with age, genes, gender, and substance abuse (including addiction to drugs and alcohol).

It is important that when someone has one of these factors or causes as warning signs, they should immediately seek treatment starting by consulting their local health department or admissions counselors to better diagnose and give them the right mental health treatment programs conducive to their situation.

There are many additional resources for people to cope with their depression symptoms and rehabilitate themselves as well from other underlying mental health concerns, such as substance use disorder and anxiety. People can have their free online assessment to find out the best course of action for their treatment.

Pharmacological Treatment

This type of treatment involves the administration of medication that may involve antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), mood stabilizers, anti-anxiety, and stimulant medications.

Psychotherapy

It is often the most recommended form of a treatment plan, especially for mild cases. It can come either in group therapy or individual therapy which reframes an individual's feelings and behaviors to deal with their depression. When a person has a co-occurring disorder, such as anxiety and drugs & alcohol addiction, they may opt to stay temporarily at a residential treatment center to better focus on their therapies as well as get ample support from caregivers who treat them with much respect and dignity, while valuing their feelings well.

TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)

This non-invasive procedure directs magnetic energy pulses at the regions of the brain responsible for mood alteration. Depression treatment programs calling for TMS are often reserved when patients are resistant to therapy and medication and show signs of deteriorating.

Alternative medicine

This form of depression treatment is unique as it uses a holistic approach. It teaches mindfulness and meditation as a means to combat their depression, which can be through acupuncture, relaxation techniques (yoga & tai chi), guided imagery, and music/art therapy.

As Transcend Recovery Community is not necessarily a treatment center offering a treatment program for individuals, what it does is offer supplementary recovery services courtesy of its well-trained staff and network of counselors & mentors.

It has a wide selection of programs that support an individual during their crucial period of early-stage recovery. They are also given a chance to reconnect with a loved one or family as well as discuss their feelings in a safe and open space free from bias and judgment.

At Transcend, we treat our clients with the dignity and respect they deserve and encourage their healing by supporting them emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. While we don't offer a specific treatment program comparable to what a depression treatment center offers, we work closely with our sister program, The Heights Treatment, in helping individuals deal with their symptoms while providing addiction treatment. They would undergo a strict admissions process approved by a loved one before they enter treatment and medication management.