DEPRESSION IS AN INSIDIOUS ILLNESS. It can affect people in a myriad of ways, making it difficult to identify at times. If left untreated, it has the potential to impact the individual’s life in a profoundly negative way. Jobs can be lost, relationships destroyed, physical health may deteriorate, and in too many cases, suicide can result. Clinical depression can strike anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, or social status. It is estimated that anywhere from eight to 20 percent of the population will suffer from major depression at some point in their lives. Recognizing the signs of depression in a loved one and helping them to receive appropriate medical care can be life-saving.
Fortunately, there are several effective treatments available for managing depression. Psychotherapy can help a person change their habits, ways of thinking, and behavior in order to alleviate depression. Antidepressant medication helps a lot of people manage or overcome depressive symptoms. While medication is advantageous for many patients, in some cases it carries serious risks and side effects. Not everyone responds positively to psychotherapy or medication. In cases of severe depression that is unaffected by these treatment options, brain stimulation therapies can be invaluable.
The two most widely used forms of brain stimulation therapy are electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Both of these treatments will soon be available at Lakeland Regional Health, under the direction of Dr. Mark Weisman, a medical doctor board-certified in psychiatry holding certifications in both ECT and TMS.
This story is from the August 2020 edition of Central Florida Health News.
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