Are you struggling with depression? If so, you’re not alone. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 280 million individuals throughout the world experience depression.1 While sadness is often the main feeling associated with the condition, depression can involve a number of negative emotions, such as guilt, anxiety, and/or hopelessness. As a result, this mental health disorder can impact how an individual feels about themselves and the world.Â
Since so many individuals are impacted by depression, quality depression treatment throughout the state of Florida is crucial to combat this growing mental health concern. At Guardian Recovery, we operate a number of facilities that offer compassionate and evidence-based care. For those residing in Delray Beach, Florida, or its surrounding areas, we offer effective depression and other mental health treatment programs at Bishop Health. Providing various levels of care and cutting-edge strategies to treat everything from depression and anxiety to bipolar disorder and PTSD, we can help you or a loved one reclaim your well-being starting today.
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Causes of Depression
This is no single cause for depression. Complex interactions between one’s biological, environmental, and psychological factors can play a role in whether an individual will develop depression throughout their lifetime.Â
Common risk factors associated with the development of depression include:Â
- Experiencing adverse life events, such as unemployment or bereavement.
- Experiencing traumatic life events.Â
- Having a personal or family history of depression.
Types of Depression
Each type of depression has different characteristics and criterion.
Common types of depressive disorders include:Â
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Persistent Depressive disorder
- Perinatal Depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Depression with Symptoms of Psychosis
How Depression Works in the Brain
Depression involves various chemical changes in the brain. The amygdala is a part of the brain that plays an important role in processing emotions. When an individual experiences stressful stimuli, the amygdala is activated. This can lead to the development of negative feelings about the world or oneself. Additionally, consistently high levels of stress can lead to neurons no longer being able to function and a decrease of dopamine in the brain.
Symptoms of Depression
Typically, an individual experiences a sad, empty, or irritable mood that persists longer than normal sadness when they are experiencing depression.Â
Additional symptoms associated with depression include:Â
- Tiredness or low energy levels
- Excessive feelings of guilt
- Excessive feelings of low self-worth
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Difficulties falling or staying asleep
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Suicidal ideation
Depression Disorders We Treat at Our Delray Beach, Florida Mental Health Clinic
Bishop Health in Delray Beach, Florida, focuses on treating different depressive disorders outlined in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The DSM is the standard classification tool utilized by healthcare professionals within the United States.  Â
Major Depressive Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder is characterized by periods of low or sad mood in addition to periods when individuals show little interest in hobbies, activities, friends, etc.Â
Severe or Mild Depression
Bishop Health treats mild and severe depressive disorders, including treatment-resistant disorders.
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Evaluation & Diagnosis of Depressive Disorders
If you or someone you love is experiencing symptoms of depression, it is important to receive a diagnosis by a medical provider in order to determine which disorder is present and which treatment option would be most beneficial. Any of our top-of-the-line facilities can provide an in-depth psychological assessment to identify exactly which mental health concern the individual is experiencing. Contact us today to begin your initial evaluation.Â
Delray Beach, Florida Outpatient Depression Treatment
Our Delray Beach, Florida, treatment center not only offers depression treatment programs and a host of other outpatient services including:Â
- Psychiatric Services
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
- Therapy
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Depression Treatment Options
Various treatment options can be utilized to help those experiencing depressive disorders. Bishop Health in Delray Beach offers a wide-range of depression treatment options, including psychotherapy and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
Therapy & Counseling
Individual therapy, or psychotherapy, is the process by which an individual talks one-on-one with a licensed mental health counselor to help them process their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, while also developing adaptive coping and communication techniques.Â
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Bishop Health Delray Beach, FL location offers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS, which utilizes a targeted magnetic field to stimulate areas of the brain to help control mood. TMS is used to help treat depressive disorders, such as major depressive disorder or persistent depressive disorder.Â
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If you or someone you love is experiencing depression, Bishop Health can help. Contact us to speak with one of our Treatment Advisors who can guide you through our simple admissions process. We can provide you with a free, no obligation insurance benefits check to help you determine which of our treatment options is covered by your health insurance plan. Contact us today to take the first steps of your mental health journey.
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- World Health Organization. (2023). Depressive Disorder (Depression).
