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Feeling overwhelmed by depression can make it hard to imagine a way out. But luckily this battle doesn’t have to be a lonely one. Many mental health treatment centers specialize in helping people overcome depression and reclaim their lives. A trademark aspect of these treatment centers is a safe space focused on healing.
With a team of experienced professionals by your side, you can explore treatment options tailored to your specific needs. Mental health treatment centers can equip you with the tools and strategies to make depression a manageable hurdle.
Anyone could experience depression. This mental health condition can materialize differently for each person. Some may have persistent sadness and feelings of hopelessness. Others could experience changes in sleep and appetite.
Don’t let these symptoms be a cause for despair. Depression is thankfully treatable. What treatment works best for you will depend on how bad your symptoms are and what you’re most comfortable with. A mental health professional can guide you through it, every step.
Depression is a mental health disorder causing lasting sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. But it’s not as cut-and-dry as this may sound. Depression’s complexity causes it to manifest in different forms. These are typically caused by biology or life events.
With postpartum depression, depressive feelings usually strike right after childbirth. Seasonal affective disorder, on the other hand, occurs as the wintery months lurk in. Even a tamer type like persistent depressive disorder may linger.
There’s no template for depression. Similarly, depression treatment changes to suit the specific type and circumstances.
Much like depression types can vary, symptoms are extensive. Not every person with depression experiences the following symptoms, but these are common signs:
Aftermath Behavioral Health aims to provide an environment for depression treatment that ties together inclusivity and personal attention. Our dedicated mental health professionals design treatment plans with your goals and preferences in mind. We focus on the big picture—the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of depression.
At our treatment center, we create plans to help people do more than manage depression. Through patient guidance, we can equip you with specific coping mechanisms.
Aftermath Behavioral Health offers different options and levels of care to support people on their recovery journey. We work with you to distinguish which care suits you based on severity and preferences. The levels of care at our treatment center are:
Therapy is the basis of depression treatment at Aftermath Behavioral Health. Our experienced therapists offer multi-layered approaches to tend to each person’s needs. Whether it’s one-on-one or group therapy or educational workshops at our treatment center, we’ve got it.
For peace of mind, know that we favor care options with proven successes. Some of these include:
On top of traditional therapy, we offer creative options at our treatment center for better well-being and healing:
Medication can often be essential to depression treatment. While we don’t offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT), we can connect people with agencies that do offer it if deemed necessary.
We understand that some may want to explore alternative treatments for depression. Researchers are also studying options like ketamine, LSD, psilocybin, and MDMA for potential benefits. However, these treatments are not yet federally approved as standard treatments. For safety, we advise strict guidance from a medical professional before any use.
Antidepressant medications aim to regulate brain chemicals and ease depression symptoms. Long-term recovery may require more than this, though. Through monitored prescriptions, medication can be valuable when paired with therapies and lifestyle tweaks.
Aftermath Behavioral Health provides a supportive environment for anyone looking to treat depression. To help answer any initial curiosities about our program, let’s look at a simplified brief of our process.
We start with an initial assessment to understand your needs, and then devise a unique treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. From there, your progress can start. Depending on the specifics of the treatment plan, you will start attending sessions at our treatment center regularly. We monitor your progress and offer ongoing support throughout your recovery journey.
Besides personalized care, we provide ongoing support to encourage continued improvement.
Depression often occurs with other mental health conditions, such as addiction or anxiety disorders. Our team can expertly address dual diagnoses through integrated treatment approaches. This means you or a loved one in need can rest assured that their care will target all mental health areas of concern.
The journey with depression can be rocky, isolating, and painful. At Aftermath Behavioral Health, we commit to helping people find their spark again. Our compassionate team is here to walk with you through all the ups and downs.
But we understand that taking that daunting first step and asking for help can be scary. We want to assure you that Aftermath Behavioral Health is a judgment-free space. Our goal is to provide the tailored support you need throughout your recovery process at our treatment center.
If you’re ready to take the plunge, contact Aftermath Behavioral Health today. Our treatment center offers a confidential consultation to discuss your needs and answer any of your questions. Together, we can develop your treatment plan that works toward a more hopeful future.
Studies show that around 8.3% of adults in Massachusetts experience depression in a given year. That’s a little higher than the national average. Interestingly, depression affects about 11.0% of adults in the United States aged 65 or older. For adolescents (ages 12-17), the rate is around 20.1%.
Therapy is powerful in helping you understand your negative thoughts and feelings. From there, therapists can teach you coping skills and healthy ways to improve your communication and relationships. Plus, a safe place to talk can be particularly reassuring in and of itself.
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is when someone doesn’t respond well to standard treatments like medication or therapy after trying them for a reasonable period. This period can differ depending on the person. Before testing alternative measures, check in with your doctor to ensure it’s the right move for you.
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