Added By South Tampa Psychiatry South Tampa Psychiatry Published: February 16, 2022 Updated: February 25, 2022 Medication and therapy are the two primary methods for treating depression. Unfortunately, not everyone responds well to common antidepressants, and therapy can require time and money before the patient sees noticeable results. The lack of overwhelming success from traditional…
It’s common for those with a depressive order to struggle with substance abuse issues. Depression can lead many to attempt to distract themselves or mask the problem with drugs or alcohol, which may help them momentarily, but ultimately causes the depression to worsen. A dual diagnosis treatment program is often necessary to address these co-occurring…
Some people who struggle with depression are able to hide their symptoms. Dealing with any mental health issue is troubling. It can interfere with a happy life and cause distress for those affected. Some people have undiagnosed mental health problems, which complicates the situation further. They do not know why they feel the way they…