Treatment Options for Depression
A Path to Wellness
Encouraging restful sleep, healthy nutrition, regular exercise, mindfulness/stress reduction skills, and nurturing social connectedness are key components to wellness.
Also known as “talk therapy” or “psychotherapy” is a method of treating depression that involves talking about your condition and related issues with a mental health provider.
Different types of psychotherapy can be effective for depression, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or interpersonal therapy.
Antidepressants can be very effective in the treatment of clinical depression. There are a variety of antidepressants available that act on different neurotransmitters that regulate mood or increase electrical flow in brain cells.
Medications can offer relief for many, but almost 40% either do not respond, only have a partial response, or experience unpleasant side effects to medications.
During ECT, electric currents are passed through the brain, triggering a brief seizure. This treatment must be performed under general anesthesia.
While ECT can be highly effective in difficult to treat cases, memory issues can be a common side effect, along with high costs and need for anesthesia.
A Path to Wellness
Encouraging restful sleep, healthy nutrition, regular exercise, mindfulness/stress reduction skills, and nurturing social connectedness are key components to wellness.
Also known as “talk therapy” or “psychotherapy” is a method of treating depression that involves talking about your condition and related issues with a mental health provider.
Different types of psychotherapy can be effective for depression, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or interpersonal therapy.
Antidepressants can be very effective in the treatment of clinical depression. There are a variety of antidepressants available that act on different neurotransmitters that regulate mood or increase electrical flow in brain cells.
Medications can offer relief for many, but almost 40% either do not respond, only have a partial response, or experience unpleasant side effects to medications.
During ECT, electric currents are passed through the brain, triggering a brief seizure. This treatment must be performed under general anesthesia.
While ECT can be highly effective in difficult to treat cases, memory issues can be a common side effect, along with high costs and need for anesthesia.
Is TMS Right for Me?
Is TMS Right for Me?
If you suffer from treatment resistant depression — that is, you’ve tried psychotherapy and at least one antidepressant but are still experiencing symptoms of depression — TMS could be right for you.
Most TMS providers find that TMS has a success rate between 70% or 80%, meaning that many individuals find significant relief after treatment.