Depression Treatment in Tampa

At Tampa Bay Recovery, we understand that depression can make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. That’s why we make it easy for individuals to begin their journey toward healing. Our outpatient programs help people develop coping skills to overcome depression while still managing their daily lives.

Call us today at 813-733-8774 to begin mental health treatment in Tampa, Florida.

Understanding Depression

Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of motivation. It’s not something a person can simply “snap out of” and can deeply affect their mental and physical health. Long-term depression can hinder one’s ability to perform at work, school, or in personal life, and if left untreated, it may lead to suicidal thoughts.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), in 2021, “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.” This makes depression one of the most common mental health disorders in the US.

Signs and Symptoms of Depression

The following are among the most common signs and symptoms of depression:

• Persistent sadness and hopelessness
• Loss of interest in activities
• Isolating from others
• Sleeping too much or too little
• Difficulty concentrating
• Changes in weight or appetite
• Suicidal thoughts
• Substance abuse as a coping mechanism

What Causes Depression?

Depression can be triggered by several factors, including:

• Genetics: A family history of mental health disorders.
• Chemical imbalances: Issues with neurotransmitters in the brain.
• Stress and trauma: Past or ongoing events like abuse, financial problems, or loss.
• Medical conditions: Chronic illness can lead to depression.
• Substance abuse: Addiction often co-occurs with depression.

Regardless of the cause, professional treatment is essential to managing and overcoming depression.

Depression Treatment at Tampa Bay Recovery

Our outpatient programs allow individuals to receive treatment while continuing their daily routines. We offer three levels of care:

• Detox: Drug and alcohol detox is the first step to recovery from addiction. During detox, you get medical and psychological support to manage withdrawal symptoms safely.
• Outpatient Programs (OP): Outpatient rehab programs are the next step after residential treatment or other inpatient stabilization services. Unlike inpatient and residential treatment, you can live at home or in a sober living program during outpatient rehab.
• Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP): The highest level of outpatient care, PHP, involves attending treatment for 6-8 hours per day, five days a week. You’ll get a program that includes group therapy sessions, one-on-one counseling, and life skills training.
• Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP): As a step down from PHP, our IOP program occurs for about 3-4 hours, 3-4 days or evenings per week. Oftentimes, this is a great option if you still need a high level of care, but also need a flexible schedule to work, care for family, or attend school.
• Long-Term Rehab: Our long-term rehab program is a 90-day program that includes detox, PHP, and IOP. That way, you’ll transition from one level of care to the next without delay for admissions.
• Sober Living: If you don’t have stable or safe housing during addiction treatment, you can reside within a sober living program as you attend outpatient rehab. Sober living programs also include support groups and recreational activities among peers residing within the facility.
• Virtual Addiction Treatment: If access to a facility is a barrier to treatment due to transportation or mobility issues, our virtual addiction treatment program allows you to access treatment no matter where you are.

Depression Therapies in Tampa

We use a range of therapies, including:

• Individual Therapy: Individual therapy is a critical part of recovery from addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. You’ll meet with a licensed therapist to address the unique and personal issues surrounding your depression.
• Group Therapy: You are not alone in your struggles with depression. During group therapy, you and your peers will discuss coping strategies, experiences, and symptoms under the guidance of a mental health professional.
• Family Therapy: Bringing the entire family into recovery is a vital part of our depression treatment in Tampa. The goal of family therapy is to help families learn to communicate effectively among one another, set healthy boundaries, and resolve-conflicts that arise during the recovery process.
• Trauma Therapy: Traumatic experiences are a common underlying cause of mental health disorders like depression. Trauma therapy focuses on processing traumatic experiences to learn how to cope and manage triggers.
• Holistic Rehab: At Tampa Bay Recovery Center, we value treating the whole-person in recovery. This means treating depression with alternative approaches, such as yoga, mindfulness, nutritional guidance, and other holistic activities.
• Red Light Therapy: Red light therapy can help to alleviate symptoms of depression as well as reduce stress and anxiety. This can help to enhance feelings of wellness and positivity in the mind and body.
• Brainspotting Therapy: Brainspotting is a type of therapy that treats underlying trauma that may result in depression or other disorders. During brainspotting, a therapist helps you process your trauma while your eyes are fixated on “brainspot”—a spot within your visual field that appears to elicit a trauma response.
• EMDR Therapy: Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is an innovative technique that can help you process underlying trauma. In EMDR sessions, your therapist will guide your eye movements from left to right to induce you into a relaxed state as you process traumatic experiences.
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): If you have a co-occurring opioid or alcohol addiction, MAT can help you during dual-diagnosis treatment. MAT involves treating addiction with medications that help to prevent relapse and accidental overdose during early recovery.

In addition to therapy, we offer psychiatric medications to help manage symptoms.

Benefits of Our Depression Treatment in Tampa

Completing a depression treatment program provides several benefits, such as:

• Learning healthy coping skills
• Managing stress effectively
• Restoring emotional balance and hope
• Rebuilding relationships with loved ones
• Improving work or school performance
• Regaining self-esteem and enjoyment in life

Find Depression Treatment in Tampa Today

If depression is affecting your ability to live fully, Tampa Bay Recovery can help. Our experienced team of therapists and mental health experts is dedicated to helping individuals rediscover joy and well-being. We also provide access to prescription medications to alleviate symptoms.

Interested in learning more? Visit our admissions page or call us now at (813) 733-8774 to take the first step toward overcoming depression.