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Treatment for Depression at Nsight

Nsight Mental Health & Wellness treats young adults and adults with mild, moderate, and severe mental health issues. Our treatment center in Newport Beach, California, specifically licensed to provide treatment for most all mental health issues, can help with depression. Offering residential crisis stabilization, residential treatment, outpatient treatment, psychiatric assessments for young adults and adults. We have a caring, expert team of experienced and licensed therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners that are dedicated to helping our clients better understand themselves and address their depression. We are the only depression treatment center in Orange County, California that includes TMS at no additional cost. We are also early adopters of Spravato and Ketamine for treatment resistant depression and offer those services for clients in our programs and outpatient community members just wanting those solutions.  Call us at 949-259-6982 to learn more about all we have to offer.

What is Depression?

Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home.

A major depressive episode is defined as a period of at least two weeks when a person experienced a depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities, and had a majority of specified symptoms, such as problems with sleep, eating, energy, concentration, or self-worth. Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can include:

  • Feeling sad or having a depressed mood
  • Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
  • Changes in appetite; weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting
  • Not able to sleep well or sleeping too much
  • Loss of energy or increased fatigue
  • Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., inability to sit still, pacing, handwringing) or slowed movements or speech (these actions must be severe enough to be observable by others)
  • Feeling worthless or guilty
  • Difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions
  • Thoughts of death or suicide

Note: Symptoms must last at least two weeks and must represent a change in your previous level of functioning for a diagnosis of depression.

Also, medical conditions (e.g., thyroid problems, a brain tumor or vitamin deficiency) can mimic symptoms of depression so it is important to rule out general medical causes.

Depression by the Numnbers

  • An estimated 21.0 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode. This number represented 8.3% of all U.S. adults
  • The prevalence of major depressive episode was higher among adult females (10.3%) compared to males (6.2%)
  • The prevalence of adults with a major depressive episode was highest among individuals aged 18-25 (18.6%)
  • The vast majority of individuals with a substance use disorder in the U.S. are not receiving treatment. 15.35% of adults had a substance use disorder in the past year. Of them, 93.5% did not receive any form of treatment. Many with substance abuse start using to alleviate symptoms of depression, or anxiety
  • Over half (54.7%) of adults with a mental illness do not receive treatment, totaling over 28 million individuals. Even in Montana (ranked #1), over 4 in 10 adults with a mental illness did not receive care
  • Nationally, only 28% of youth with severe depression receive some consistent treatment (7-25+ visits in a year).  Most (57.3%) youth with severe depression do not receive any care

Depression, like anxiety, is very common and has a significant range of emotional severity and impact on people’s lives.  Sadness is a normal part of life, but when we can’t “shake” the feelings and negative thoughts, assessments are a good idea. While it may be uncomfortable to acknowledge, it is not a negative reflection of the individual, rather a recognition of a transitional emotional state.

Recognizing how sadness and anger in response to life events may transition into depression if not addressed is the beginning to improving client’s mood. Many professionals practicing Psychiatry and Psychology often observe depression as “anger turned inward” which may arise from cognitive distortions in response to life experiences, genetics, learning, and protective measures resulting in isolation, lack of activity, and general malaise. 

How do I Know if I Have Depression

Not everyone who is depressed experiences every symptom we list below. Some people experience a few symptoms and others may experience many, or even treatment-resistant depression. So, the severity of symptoms can be different for each person and will likely vary over time. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, call us, we can help.

The emotional symptoms of depression may include persistent feeling of sadness, anxiety, or emptiness that are often present almost every day, for most of the day. They may also include feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness. It’s not uncommon for some to have feelings of hopelessness and may struggle to see a positive future. Others may experience a loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities.

The physical symptoms of depression may be harder for some to hide. Some of these symptoms might include changes in weight, sleep patterns, decreased energy, moving or talking more slowly, and some people experience physical problems like unexplained aches and pains, such as headaches, back pain, or stomachaches.

Unfortunately, a lack of support system and underdeveloped coping skills to manage depression can result in maladaptive patterns of coping such as alcoholism and drug addiction. While this is not true for everyone, for some, the use of alcohol, drugs as coping mechanisms become self-destructive behaviors can produce and reinforce patterns of responding to stressors that are detrimental to an individual and their family. These patterns tend to grow over time without the knowledge of the harmful effects until they unfold.

For those that are struggling with depression, alcoholism, or drug abuse seek information about treatment options. Consult with doctors, mental health professionals, and treatment centers as they are here to help. Depression and substance dependence can be overcome allowing for a future that holds the happiness and joy you desire.

Our Approach to Depression Treatment

At Nsight, we use a holistic and personalized approach to treat depression. Our team combines different therapeutic techniques to provide a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the unique needs of each client. We incorporate therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), TMS, Esketamine (Spravato), Virtual Reality for Anxiety, and meditation for emotional regulation.

FAQs About Our Depression Treatment Program

What should I expect during my assessment?

A member of our clinical team will meet with you in-person or on the phone to gather information and answer any questions about treatment you may have. During this conversation, you’ll have an opportunity to discuss how depression is impacting your life, your treatment history, medication history, and any other details you would like to share.

How long does treatment usually last?

At Nsight Mental Health & Wellness, we do things a little differently than most. We are committed to providing our clients with the time they need to heal. We’ll provide an all-in quote to admit that will include a minimum length of stay. That is our guarantee that, regardless of what your insurance company authorizes, we won’t cut your stay short or ask for additional money before that time is up. We usually commit to a minimum of 30, 45, or even 60 days. At that point, we’ll continue to fight with your insurance company to get you more time if needed.  

  • We also offer outpatient clinic services for depression like Spravato, TMS, and Ketamine infusions which require a few hours per week in our clinic. 

Ready to Get Started?

It’s impossible to answer all the questions you might have on a webpage. We encourage you to call us at 949-629-3730 and have a chat with one of our friendly admissions staff. They will be happy to help. Alternatively, you can verify your insurance by providing some basic, confidential information and we will call you when the verification of benefits is complete (usually same day).

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