Finding The Right Depression Treatment
When there are resources all around them, you would think it would be easy for a person to find a depression treatment to suit their needs. But if someone is already feeling so low, expending the time and energy might be too daunting. They’ll probably have some help from their primary doctor with finding the right medical treatments, but if they prefer to investigate alternative treatment methods, they may have more difficulty. It’s not easy to be sure which alternative practitioners are genuine and reliable.
On the medical side, the Mayo Clinic website (www.mayoclinic.com) lists several possibilities on its depression/depressive disorder major page. It mentions various types of antidepressants, as well as psychotherapy, light therapy, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The first two options are the standard approaches, but they can also be time-consuming. Sometimes it’s as hard to find the right drug as it is to find a therapist. But the latter treatments are a bit controversial, and haven’t always been regarded as legitimate, medically effective treatments. ECT has gone in and out of vogue, for example, because of the disturbing side effects and results, and the uncertainty over jolting the brain with electricity.
Light treatments have only recently moved to the medical side of the equation and away from the often dismissed “alternative treatments” side. And it’s the scope and variation of the alternatives that raises some eyebrows. Whether they involve acupuncture, homeopathy or aromatherapy, people aren’t always certain if the methods work. Some natural treatments do seem to be based on research into diet and vitamins, but many still hesitate to use anything labeled “alternative” as an effective depression treatment.
However, many practitioners on both the medical and alternative sides have begun recommending a multidisciplinary approach to depression treatment. This involves a team of professionals helping the depressed person, whether they need a psychotherapist, a dietician, or even a social worker. And yes, even alternative methods of treatment can be considered as part of the whole package. The key is to have an open-minded primary care physician who is willing to consider all methods of treatment in order to help the depressed person get better.
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