Depression & Stress Management

Depression is a constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest that prevents people from performing normal activities. It may last for a few weeks, a few years, or even remain a lifelong condition. Many people ignore the symptoms or are scared to reach out, fearing social ostracization. The first step toward treating depression is acknowledging that it is a common disorder. Seeking medical support as early as possible can help stop symptoms a from becoming worse.

RHS offers advanced care and management for patients struggling with depression. With our exceptional team of mental health professionals, we want to provide the patients with a safe space where they can not only find the help they need, but also enjoy attentive, compassionate treatment without any shame or guilt.

Causes of Depression

The exact cause of depression has not been found yet, but doctors opine that it is a combination of many biological, psychological, social and lifestyle factors.

Personal and lifestyle factors include family history of depression, personality issues, and substance abuse.

Social and psychological factors include long-term unemployment, death of a loved one, living in an abusive relationship, long-term isolation, and prolonged stress at work.

Biological factors include disruption in normal chemical messaging processes between nerve cells in the brain.

We are listening

Signs and Symptoms

A person with depression can exhibit various symptoms. It may not always be visible and can mask itself as mood swings, irritations and stress. Patients with depression may feel sad, irritable and frustrated. They may withdraw from close family and friends.

Unable to enjoy activities or be focused

Dependence on alcohol/substance abuse

Feeling exhausted all the time

Frequent headaches

Irregular sleep patterns

Loss or change of appetite

Significant weight loss or gain

Frequent Stomach pain

Frequent Muscle pain

Types of Depression

Depression can be described as mild, moderate or severe.
Types of depression include:

A person with melancholia experiences complete loss of pleasure in everything or almost everything.

It is a milder form of depression but is more persistent.

People with this condition lose touch with reality and tend to have hallucinations/delusions.

Depression during pregnancy is called antenatal and depression after delivery is called postnatal/postpartum depression. The causes of depression are often the result of a combination of factors, including hormonal imbalances.

Also called ‘manic depression’ because the person experiences periods of depression and periods of mania with periods of normal mood in between.

SAD is a mood disorder that be related to the variation in light exposure in different seasons.

Anxious Depression

Adolescent Depression

Treatment of Depression

While difficult, Depression can be managed so that the patients can continue to live a happy life. At RHS, we provide customized treatments for depression to fit the patient’s needs. These are:

Medication
Spravato® (esketamine)
Psychotherapy
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

The Reliance Experience

RHS is a premier mental health service center that operates in Richland, Washington, providing advanced care for patients in the Tri-cities. Our psychiatric services focus on patient centric healing methods, addressing not just the patients’ symptoms or behaviors, but providing them with the tools and therapy necessary to get to the root cause of their depression to achieve lasting relief. Over the years, RHS has gained an impeccable reputation for the quality and integrity of our treatment with proven results.