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Depression Intervention Programs

Depression intervention programs can help alleviate debilitating effects of depression such as decompensation (a worsening of symptoms), social withdrawal, poor school/work performance and suicidal tendencies. According to Physorg, at least 16 percent of the American population suffers from depression. Depression interventions can consist of psychotherapy, medication management or cognitive behavioral therapy, a popular approach in which the mental health professional tries to alter a patient’s belief pattern, thereby addressing the root cause of the mental disorder.

  1. Youth Depression Intervention Program

    • Patterned after the 2009 clinical study listed in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA), “Prevention of Depression in At Risk Adolescents,” the Youth Depression Intervention Program helps clinicians and parents manage and prevent depression in children at risk for depressive episodes. Rooted in the cognitive behavioral approach to therapy, the online program consists of four modules available for free download which include the following: The Brief Intervention Treatment, Group Prevention, Parent Intervention and Group Treatment Program. According to the JAMA article, results from the clinical study show that adolescents who received cognitive behavioral intervention had lower incidences of depression as compared to young patients who received regular therapy. The program also cites effectiveness in preventing the onset of depression in youth (Drs. Judy Garber, Gregory N. Clarke et al. 2009). The intervention program has been made available for download online. Also, authors from the study recommend only mental health professionals use the program in conjunction with therapy.

      Youth Depression Treatment and Prevention Programs

      www.kpchr.org/public/acwd/acwd.html

    Luxury Drug Rehab and Depression Intervention

    • Luxury Drug Rehab provides referrals to depression intervention programs. Representatives from the site give referrals to facilities specializing in depression and substance abuse intervention programs. Luxury Drug Rehab provides quality referrals to programs that offers substantial clinical support in amicable surroundings with amenities that make patients feel more at home and less resistant to depression intervention. Family members and friends should ask detailed questions about the facilities to ensure a proper fit for the patient.

      Luxury Drug Rehab

      888-488-0085

      www.luxurydrugrehab.com

    Workplace Intervention

    • The effects of depression can negatively impact a person’s ability to maintain stable employment. According to study from a 2007 Psych Central News article, “Workplace Depression: Intervention Shown Effective,” the ramifications of depression can cost employers billions in lost revenue and decrease employee productivity. Results from the study indicate that workers who received phone-based depression intervention reported decreased incidences of depression on the job and lower probability of experiencing future depressive episodes. Many workplace health plans provide for such counseling.

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