Depression and Suicide Facts #4

-Treatment-

Note:  The best way you can get help is to get the individual to seek medical assistance, and to let someone else know that way they may keep an eye on the individual and ensure they get assistance.

Antidepressant-The most common form of treatment given is an antidepressant.  Typically antidepressants take 2-3 weeks to kick in, thus making it important to respond quickly to individuals showing symptoms.  

Psychotherapy-This process focuses on minimalizing negative feelings and increase ones attitude towards self-worth.  There are many techniques used in this process to include open dialogue and behavior modification

Counseling-This method focuses on creating an open dialogue for the depressed individual to express their feelings and open up in a stress free environment.

Hospitalization-This situation is typically restricted to if it appears the individual may harm him/herself or others.

These are some of the basic "treatments" offered to assist an individual.  Tomorrow we will look at ways you can help someone that is depressed or has reached the point of considering suicide.

No one is alone, be the light you want to see in the world