Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Recovering from Depression

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At Metro Psychology Support Services, Dona L. Mathews, PsyD LP, serves as the principal and director. In this leadership role, Dona L. Mathews, PsyD LP, oversees more than 30 employees. 

No “one size fits all” path exists to recovery from depression; each person’s case is different. For some, depression is a short-term illness that lasts a matter of weeks, but for up to 30 percent of depression patients, it is a long-term illness with symptoms that are managed rather than entirely eliminated.

Fortunately, numerous effective therapies are available. Research shows that cognitive behavioral therapy, a strategy that seeks to break negative thinking habits, can be successful in ameliorating symptoms of depression. Moreover, people recovering from depression may benefit from anti-depressant medications

Effective solutions also exist for people who do not respond to traditional approaches. These patients may benefit from brain stimulation therapies such as transcranial magnetic stimulation.