Depression
Understanding and Navigating Depression
Depression Treatment for Professionals
Depression affects millions globally, but recovery is possible with proven treatments. Start your healing journey with Thrive by filling out the form below or calling us directly for depression treatment today, a crucial step toward reclaiming your well-being.
How is DepressionDiagnosed?
Depression diagnosis involves a detailed review of medical and psychological history and DSM-5 symptoms, including persistent sadness and interest loss. These symptoms, lasting over two weeks and significantly impacting daily activities, are essential for a diagnosis.
How does Thrive Treat Depression?
Depression stems from various factors like attachment issues, trauma, and personal experiences, which is why Thrive offers tailored depression treatment plans for each client.
Clients are matched with a therapist specializing in depression and join a group that meets several times weekly, focusing on CBT, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic therapy. This approach addresses depression’s multifaceted nature.
At Thrive virtual IOP, we’re committed to fostering long-term healing for teens and young adults with depression, providing holistic and comprehensive care.
What are the best therapy options for Depression treatment?
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CBT treats depression by teaching people to recognize distorted, depressive thinking, such as catastrophizing or all-or-nothing thinking, and replace it with more rational and balanced thoughts. In CBT, people also learn practical coping strategies to manage their depressive symptoms, like setting achievable goals and effective problem-solving.
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Motivational interviewing empowers people to find their own reasons for managing depression, which can improve symptoms. By creating a non-judgmental and encouraging atmosphere, a therapist practicing motivational interviewing helps people find ways that work for them to manage depression symptoms, such as additional treatment or lifestyle changes.
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Psychodynamic therapy helps people with depression understand how early life experiences and underlying, often unconscious, thought patterns may contribute to depressive symptoms. By talking openly and building a strong relationship with their therapists, clients can discover the root causes of their depression.
Frequently Asked Questions about Depression
The DSM-5 includes several types of depression. Here are some of the most common ones:
- Major depressive disorder (MDD): Sometimes referred to as clinical depression, this type of depression involves persistent and severe symptoms such as deep sadness, loss of interest in activities, and changes in sleep and appetite.
- Persistent depressive disorder (PDD): Also known as dysthymia, this type of depression is long-lasting and involves chronic low-grade symptoms, which may not be as severe as those in MDD but can persist for years.
- Bipolar disorder: While not exclusively a depressive disorder, people with bipolar disorder experience mood swings that include depressive episodes similar to those in MDD.
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD): A type of depression that happens with the changing seasons, typically in the winter months when there is less natural sunlight.
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD): This is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that involves debilitating, often depressive mood symptoms in the premenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle.
Symptoms of depression can include:
- Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness
- A loss of interest or pleasure in once-enjoyed activities
- Significant changes in appetite and weight
- Disturbances in sleep patterns (insomnia or excessive sleep)
- A lack of energy or motivation
- Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or remembering details
- Physical symptoms like aches, pains, and digestive issues
- Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or thoughts of death or suicide
It’s important to understand that not everyone with depression will have all these symptoms, and their severity and duration can vary widely. If you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, this is a mental health emergency. Contact The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7 by calling or texting 988.
Depression is a common mental health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 264 million people of all ages suffer from depression globally. Depression can happen to anyone at any age, but it’s more commonly diagnosed in some places and more often diagnosed in women than men.
The causes of depression vary from person to person, but it is believed to be a result of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Genetic predisposition, brain chemistry imbalances, chronic stress or trauma, and cognitive styles can all contribute to depression.
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