Depression Treatment Program

At Palm Coast Treatment Solutions, we are aware of how depression affects the life of an individual in many ways. It is our goal to treat patients with depression and help them regain control of their lives through quality, empathetic, and research-based care. We provide care that would help you start the process of change and bring positive changes in your life.

Understanding Depression

Depression is a severe mental disorder that impacts the mental health of thousands of people globally. It is not only confined to the mere episodic feelings of sadness and can considerably hinder one’s ability to carry out daily tasks. Knowing what depression is will enable one to look for help in the best way possible.

Types of Depression:

• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): This is a state of being sad and losing interest in activities that occur in the daily life of an individual.
• Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD): It is a type of clinical depression that has an enduring nature and manifests with symptoms for not less than two years.
• Bipolar Disorder: It is characterized by the occurrence of alternating episodes of manic or hypomanic episodes.
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): It is the type of depression that is associated with a particular season, especially the winter season.
• Postpartum Depression: One of the types of depressive disorders that affect women after delivery.

Common Symptoms:

• Persistent sadness or emptiness
• The feeling of not being interested in things that were once interesting to the patient
• Fatigue and decreased energy
• Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
• Changes in appetite and weight gain/loss.
• Difficulty with sleep (cannot sleep or sleeps more than required)
• Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt and/or thoughts of dying.
• Thinking about or wishing for death, or feeling suicidal.

Causes and Risk Factors:

• Biological Factors: Imbalances in brain chemicals, genetics, and hormonal changes
• Psychological Factors: Trauma, abuse, and chronic stress.
• Environmental Factors: Losing a job, being ill or having a death in the family, lack of social support, and substance abuse.

Our Approach to Depression Treatment

At Palm Coast Treatment Solutions, we understand that depression is a complex disease that requires a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan. Each plan is designed to suit the patient’s specific needs and includes a range of approaches grounded on scientific research to tackle the cognitive, psychological, and physiological aspects of the illness.

We are fully aware of how depression has an impact on the overall health of a person, not only their mental health. Thus, our approach includes measures for improving the overall health of a patient. Our goal is to work on maintaining balance in every aspect of life, be it in mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

The treatments that we use are evidence-based. We utilize the latest advancements in mental health care to ensure that the patient receives the best treatment available.

We understand the relation between the mental and physical health of an individual. Our treatment plans involve medical management and interventions to ensure comprehensive care

Treatment Options

Individual Therapy:

Individual therapy sessions provide the opportunity for clients to engage in talk therapy with a qualified therapist to discuss their thought processes, emotions, and behaviors. We offer several therapeutic approaches:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This approach is focused on the identification of negative thought processes and behaviors and their modification.
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Integrates CBT with mindfulness strategies to address clients’ feelings and teach them how to interact with others.

Group Therapy:

This helps clients to be able to talk to other people and learn from them as they all face similar issues to the ones they face. It also helps in alleviating loneliness and promoting togetherness of people.

Medication Management:

Many people turn to medication as a way to get better from the illness, and for many, it is an effective way. The medical staff comprises psychiatrists and nurses who are specialized in mental health treatment. They engage with clients to understand their needs and recommend the right medication, follow up on the progress, and adjust when needed. Some commonly used medications are:

• Antidepressants: These include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).
• Mood Stabilizers: Especially when it comes to bipolar disorder.
• Anti-Anxiety Medications: To address co-occurring anxiety disorders.

Family Therapy:

The involvement of family members in the treatment process can be significant, especially in combating depression. The goals of our family therapy are to enhance communication, solve conflicts, and educate the family about depression.

Aftercare and Relapse Prevention

Depression can be considered as a chronic illness hence, support does not stop as soon as the treatment is over. We offer follow-up services to ensure that the patient does not relapse and falls back into the previous habits.

• Post-Treatment Support: Get more support in the form of follow-up therapies, support groups, and consultations with the treatment team. We work to help clients build the kinds of lives they will need to stay sober.
• Relapse Prevention Plan: A major part of our program is to help the patient in the formulation of the relapse prevention plan that suits them. This plan outlines ways of dealing with triggers, stress, and ways of ensuring healthy living.

Taking the first step toward treatment can be daunting, but we are here to help. If you or someone you know needs help for depression, contact us at (386) 284-4151 or visit Palm Coast Treatment Solutions. Our compassionate team is ready to answer your questions and guide you through the process.