Depression treatment can vary depending on the person’s specific needs. Patients typically participate in a type of therapy, and may also be prescribed an antidepressant. Luckily, depression is a curable condition. With proper treatment, depression symptoms can be managed, and quality of life can significantly improve.

You always had a positive outlook on life, but in recent months, you’ve started to feel sad and weary. You have trouble focusing at work and don’t enjoy engaging in hobbies or visiting friends. You start to dread waking up in the morning. People tell you to cheer up, but so-called positive affirmations don’t work anymore. Is it time to start searching for depression treatment centers?

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that 6% of American adults experienced at least one depressive episode in 2020. While some recover after a few weeks, others experience lingering symptoms that interfere with everyday life. Many realize they’ve been depressed for years but didn’t recognize it until recently.

A doctor could diagnose you with depression, making it easier for you to seek treatment. Talk to a professional if you suspect that feeling down is actually a sign of mental illness.

Restore Mental Health offers comprehensive mental health treatment in Florida. Whether you require inpatient or outpatient care, our team of professional, experienced therapists will help you get back to your old self.

Types of Depression RMH Treats

A chemical imbalance in your brain can cause depression. So-called “happy chemicals,” such as dopamine and serotonin, produce positive, optimistic feelings. When your brain produces the wrong amount, you feel sad and fatigued.

Your circumstances can also produce mental illness. For example, a miserable job or toxic relationship weighs on you physically and mentally. For many people, depression has multiple causes. They may have experienced a loved one’s death or an abusive childhood while suffering from a chemical imbalance.

Professionals in South Florida rehabs work with individuals to find the root of their mental illness.

RMH treats all forms of depression across our various programs:

• Co-Occurring Disorders: It’s quite common for individuals to have co-occurring disorders, such as depression and substance abuse disorder. As a mental health and addiction treatment facility, RMH is equipped to help with co-occurring disorders, so patients can have a full recovery.
• Family Therapy: When you suffer from a mental health condition, it can often impact those around you. RMT’s family therapy sessions allow loved ones to get help understanding your condition and help them learn how to best support you.
• Group Therapy: You’re not going through this alone. RMT’s group therapy can help you connect with others who are going through similar struggles with their depression.
• Individual Therapy: RMT provides many styles of individual talk therapy, so you can find the one that works best for you.

What Are the Signs of Depression?

You may have depression if you experience the following symptoms for two weeks or more:

• Feeling sad and hopeless
• Experiencing intense feelings of guilt or shame
• Lacking energy
• Eating too little or overeating
• Thoughts of self-harm
• Losing interest in hobbies
• Difficulty concentrating
• Suffering from headaches or body aches with no physical cause

Depression manifests differently in individuals. Some can function, although they feel depressed and pessimistic, while others can barely get out of bed. Others may have symptoms not listed here.

Your lifestyle doesn’t determine whether you have depression. You can have a happy relationship and a successful job and still suffer from mental illness. Don’t assume that you “can’t” or “shouldn’t” be depressed—mental illness isn’t a personal failing.

How RMH Treats Depression

Your recovery team at RMT will take a clinical approach and may recommend one option or a combination of treatments. If your depression stems from a life situation, a therapist may recommend medication and talk therapy. Enrolling in RMT’s outpatient program will get you the help you need.

In some cases, your mental health team may recommend you check yourself into rehab. RMH’s depression treatment center offers inpatient services for those who need an escape to get better.

Medication Management at RMH

Doctors can prescribe a wide range of medications to help manage a patient’s depression. Of course, doctors consider the patient’s medical history before deciding on a treatment course.

Some of the most common medication options for treating depression are:

• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly prescribed antidepressants as they have fewer side effects than other medication types.
• Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are similar to SSRIs but also increase neurotransmitter levels in the brain.
• Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) work by targeting specific brain chemicals to improve mood.
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) were the first type of antidepressant discovered. MAOIs have been almost completely replaced by newer SSRIs and SNRI antidepressants, due to their serious side effects.
• Atypical antidepressants, such as bupropion and trazodone, focus on improving symptoms by changing the serotonin and dopamine levels.

Medications are effective tools in the treatment of depression. With most of these drugs, it can take several weeks before you start feeling the benefits. If you’re experiencing distressing side effects, you need to get in touch with your prescriber as soon as possible.

Therapy

Traditional talk therapy may provide objective solutions for your problems. Your therapist might offer new perspectives and teach coping skills. Talk therapy also gives you the opportunity to discuss past traumas you’ve buried for years. You may feel relief as you release emotions and discuss burdens you’ve hidden from your loved ones.

RMH offers multiple levels of care as appropriate for each patient. Your depression treatment plan may include daily therapy, medication management and 24-hour access to health care professionals. If you don’t need constant support, you can opt for the outpatient program. Outpatient treatment provides care while teaching you to live independently.

RMH is an advanced rehabilitation and treatment facility, and we also offer EEG brain mapping, neurofeedback and stimulation to treat issues with virtually no side effects.

Holistic and Supportive Care at RMH

Major depressive disorder treatment doesn’t end when you leave the office. Your doctor may recommend the following lifestyle changes:

• Exercising every day
• Eating a healthy diet
• Practicing meditation and mindfulness
• Developing a positive outlook
• Leaving a toxic job
• Building healthier relationships with loved ones
• Finding new hobbies
• Leaving the house more often
• Joining support groups

Transforming your life can remove the factors that made you depressed and help you cope with new challenges.

FAQ

• Will depression go away on its own?
  Ignoring depression can make the symptoms worse. Fighting depression while continuing your routine can drain your energy, increasing hopelessness, fatigue and concentration issues. Additionally, suppressing buried feelings can make them manifest in other ways, such as transferring anger at a relative to a coworker.
• Is asking for help a sign of being weak?
  Asking for help shows you’re strong enough to face the challenge. Therapy could help you process unresolved feelings, change your outlook on life, reevaluate your past and improve your life situation. Once you’ve learned how to manage depression, you can apply these skills to everyday life.

Restore is Here to Help You Find a Better Tomorrow

If you think you might be affected by depression, get in touch with the Restore Mental Health team today. Our depression rehab in South Florida offers inpatient and outpatient care, and we customize your treatment plan to achieve the best possible outcome.