Hailey Shafir, LPCS, LCAS, CCS
February 27, 2023
Learn More About Treatments for Depression
Depression is a powerful mental health condition known to produce a range of severe symptoms and effects that can threaten the health, safety, and well-being of those impacted. Using therapy, medication, or a combination of the two, professionals know how to treat depression, but it is important to get help for depression early. Make yourself and your well-being a priority by seeking professional treatment as soon as symptoms arise. Below you’ll find articles and resources to help you find what treatments may work for you.Â
Therapy for Depression
Rachael Miller, LCPC, NCC, EAC
March 16, 2023
Medication for Depression
Hailey Shafir, LPCS, LCAS, CCS
Medication for Depression: Types, Side Effects, and Management
Depression medication can be helpful in reducing symptoms, especially when combined with therapy. The decision to start a new medication should always be made in collaboration with a doctor or other medical professional who can help you weigh the risks and benefits of taking an antidepressant.
February 27, 2023
Eric Patterson, LPC
How to Get Antidepressants: Everything You Need to Know
If someone is interested in antidepressants, it is important to discuss their concerns with a licensed prescriber, like their doctor or a psychiatrist.
March 22, 2022
Eric Patterson, LPC
How Do Antidepressants Make You Feel? Possible Side Effects & Changes
When starting a new antidepressant medication, people often wonder how the drug will make them feel. Will they have more energy, a better mood, and higher self-esteem, or will they feel no difference, numb, or even worse? If the medication is a good fit, you should feel less depressed, less anxious, and ready to face the world with renewed optimism.
February 28, 2022
Complementary Treatments for Depression
Jennifer Shapiro-Lee, MSW, LCSW-R
Meditation For Depression: How it Works & Tips For Getting Started
Meditation has proven to be a life-changing option for many people, making it a helpful tool for those dealing with depression.
March 2, 2023
Chris Lemig, CHT
Hypnosis for Depression: How It Works, Examples, & Effectiveness
Hypnotherapy for depression is a short-term, solution-based treatment that takes a natural approach to problem-solving. Hypnotherapy has been shown to be effective treating depression, as well as anxiety and seasonal affective disorder.Â
April 11, 2023
Eric Patterson, LPC
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): How It Works, Cost, & What to Expect
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, also known as TMS, a treatment for mental health that involves the use of magnets to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. TMS is an alternative mental health treatment for conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, and more.
March 24, 2021
More Articles About Treatments for Depression
Iris Waichler, MSW, LCSW
Does Depression Go Away? Treatment vs. On Its Own
In the majority of cases, clinical depression won’t go away on its own. Mental health treatment can influence how long it lasts and how able the person can cope with its impact.
February 7, 2023
Allison Zweig, LCSW-C
Postpartum Depression Treatment: Therapy, Medication, & Self-Coping Options
New parents can experience a subset of depression known as postpartum depression (PPD), which can negatively affect how they feel, think, and act. PPD can cause sadness, and a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. Fortunately, it is also treatable utilizing a combination of therapy, medication, and healthy coping mechanisms.
November 15, 2022
Hailey Shafir, LPCS, LCAS, CCS
St. John’s Wort: Uses, Side Effects, & Benefits
St. John’s wort is best known for its ability to help alleviate symptoms of mild to moderate depression. While It is not an FDA approved medication, it is widely available as a natural herbal supplement, sold both online and in stores.
August 8, 2022