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Depression Treatment Center: Getting Help for Depression in Washington State

Depression is a common mental disorder that affects people of all ages. Globally, more than 250 million people suffer from depression. In the United States, depression affects 8% of the population. Depression is two times more prevalent in women than in men. It is a leading cause of disability and suicide. However, depression is a treatable condition. There are several effective psychotherapies and pharmacological treatments available to treat it. In people with severe depression, or when depression is accompanied by substance abuse, it may be necessary to get treated at an inpatient rehab. Washington rehabs like Discover Recovery offer a range of effective treatments for depression. If you or someone you love needs depression treatment, read on to find out more about outpatient and residential treatment in Washington State.

What is Depression?

Depression is a medical condition characterized by altered mood. It is associated with feelings like sadness, hopelessness, helplessness, and anger. These feelings are severe enough to interfere with the person’s daily activities, resulting in lost productivity at work and poor interpersonal relationships. Depression can also lead to chronic health issues or worsen health problems like obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma, arthritis, and cancer. That’s why it’s important to seek depression treatment promptly.

At Discover Recovery, our mission is to provide science-based outpatient and residential treatment in Washington State for mental disorders like depression in a safe, secure environment. We take a holistic approach to outpatient and inpatient rehab, treating the person as a whole to ensure we address the root cause of the problem.

It’s important to understand that there is a difference between sadness and depression. Sadness is a normal human emotion. For example, it’s normal to feel sad when you’re going through a divorce or you lose your job or you fail an exam. Sadness is linked to a specific trigger or event and abates over time. Depression, on the other hand, is a mental disorder with mood changes that last more than two weeks. Sadness is usually a part of being depressed, but depression is associated with other overpowering symptoms that do not pass with time. Oftentimes, depression co-occurs with other medical conditions like an addiction. If an individual has severe depression with a comorbid condition like a substance use disorder, inpatient rehab at a dual diagnosis facility may be necessary to successfully treat both conditions.

Causes of Depression

Various things can lead to depression. There is a hereditary component to it. In other words, your risk of developing depression is higher if a first-degree relative (parent or sibling) has struggled with a mood disorder like depression. Also, early childhood trauma can have effects that last well into adulthood, changing the way you react to stressful situations, leading to lifelong struggles with depression.

Interestingly, there is a structural component to depression. Research has shown that people with decreased frontal lobe volume (small front part of the brain) are at greater risk of developing depression. The reason for this is unclear.

Certain medical conditions like chronic pain, insomnia, and chronic illnesses put a person at a higher risk of depression. Whatever the cause, depression treatment is essential to prevent long-term health complications and reduce the risk of fatal consequences like suicide.

It is worth noting that alcohol and drug use are known risk factors for depression. Studies have found that depression is present in roughly 25% of men and nearly 50% of women with alcohol dependence. In clinical surveys, the co-occurrence of substance abuse and depression has been reported at even greater rates, up to 70%.

If you or a loved one requires depression treatment, Discover Recovery is a leading Washington rehab with a clinical team that has expertise in treating both depression and substance use disorders.

Symptoms of Depression

Depression is more than just a constant state of feeling blue. It can be associated with a variety of symptoms, some of which may be constant, and others may come and go. Some of the most common symptoms treated at Washington rehabs include:

  • Mood changes such as anger, restlessness, anxiety, aggression, irritability
  • Emotions like sadness, hopelessness, helplessness
  • Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
  • Suicidal ideation (thinking about suicide)
  • Decreased libido (sexual desire) or problems with sexual performance
  • Difficulty concentrating and completing tasks, indecisiveness
  • Sleep disturbances, including insomnia, non-restful sleep, or excessive sleepiness
  • Physical symptoms like indigestion, weight loss/gain, headache, fatigue, pain
  • Using drugs or drinking excessively

People who have one or more of these symptoms should not delay seeking care. Outpatient or residential treatment in Washington State can improve quality of life and help in successfully managing the symptoms. Inpatient rehab is especially effective in people who have depression accompanied by drug abuse.

Types of Depression

Depression is classified into different types depending on the severity and duration of symptoms. The two main types of depression treated at Washington rehabs include:

Major depressive disorder is a severe type of depression in which 5 or more depression symptoms are present for more than 2 weeks.

Persistent depressive disorder (also known as dysthymia) is a milder but longer-lasting depression in which symptoms persist for 2 years or more.

Getting depression treatment is essential. The risk of suicide is higher in people with depression. Roughly 4 out of 10 people that die by suicide have a mood disorder like depression. Moreover, young people who kill themselves often have substance use disorder in addition to being depressed. That’s why getting help at a Washington rehab on time is critical.

Depression Treatment in Washington State

Discover Recovery is a top-rated center for dual diagnosis treatment in Washington State. The team of experienced, compassionate professionals at this Washington rehab includes board-certified physicians, counselors, and registered nurses. The multi-disciplinary team has extensive experience in depression treatment. In addition to medication management and psychotherapies, the team uses a range of alternative therapies to help clients manage their symptoms and lead meaningful lives.

If you or someone you love needs depression treatment, get in touch with Discover Recovery Washington rehab today. Our experts will help you find the right combination of therapies and medications to manage your depression symptoms and treat any co-occurring substance abuse if present. Depending on the severity of your condition, we will recommend either outpatient or inpatient rehab. And if you are struggling with substance abuse as well, you can be assured of the best residential treatment in Washington State.

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At Discover Recovery, we work with a wide variety of health insurance providers so those in need can get access to the treatment they need. That means you (or your loved one) won’t have to worry about covering the cost of treatment. Instead, all of your energy and focus can be spent where it’s really needed, which is on overcoming addiction.

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