TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION…

“Failure to seek treatment is the first -- and largest -- hurdle in treating depression.”

"Life is precious, please don't underestimate or undervalue yourself. - God didn't want you to suffer depression so do something about it! Now!"

The good news is that of all psychiatric illnesses, depression is one of the most responsive to treatment. Treatment reduces the pain and suffering of depression.

FOCUS OF TREATMENT:

The focus of the treatment of depression includes:

Ø      Addressing the symptoms.

Ø     Addressing family, environment, and social issues that may play a role in depression.

Ø     Enabling the depressed person to understand what brought about depression and what changes are necessary to resolve symptoms and prevent a relapse.

GOALS OF TREATMENT:

Essentially, the goals of treatment are:

Ø      To improve quality of life,

Ø      To increase functioning, and

Ø      To reduce the risk of death through suicide.