Anxiety & Depression
As with any illness, treatment should be tailored to a specific diagnosis. A treatment plan for a diagnosis of depression and an anxiety disorder should be designed to help a person manage and reduce the symptoms of both disorders, often at the same time.
Treatments
Often depression and an anxiety disorder can be treated similarly. In many cases, therapy can be tailored to an individual so that it works to reduce the symptoms of both disorders.
Several forms of psychotherapy are effective. Of these, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) works to replace negative and unproductive thought patterns with more realistic and useful ones. These treatments focus on taking specific steps to overcome anxiety and depression. Treatment often involves facing one’s fears as part of the pathway to recovery. Interpersonal therapy and problem-solving therapy are also effective.
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Medications can also be useful. Symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders often occur together, and research shows that both respond to treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) medications.
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Other medications may be used if an SSRI or SNRI does not provide adequate improvement. For people with severe symptoms or functional limitations, psychotherapy and medication treatment may be combined.
More than one in 10 Americans take antidepressants, the number one type of medication used by people ages 18 to 44, so you should never feel alone.
Getting Started
If you are here, you are probably already taking steps one and two of getting started, which are decide to make a change, and find the right therapist for you. -Amazing job!
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If you would like to speak to one of our therapists and begin to learn about our practice you can start by reaching out to us in the way you feel most comfortable using our contact info below or on the contact us page. You can call or you can email if talking on the phone isn't for you. We will help you to begin the process of your first visit in the office or teletherapy. We can not wait to learn more about you or your children/teens and start a journey together towards better mental health.
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