Depression isn’t an uncommon condition. Though there’s often stigma associated with talking about it, the truth is that millions of people in the U.S. struggle with the symptoms of depression every day.1 Major depression impacts a person’s day-to-day life in ways that some people find hard to imagine, but the symptoms are very real. So, how can people find relief?
Columbia Mental Health has spent more than 30 years helping individuals through a wide range of mental health concerns, including major depression and treatment-resistant depression. Our priority is to provide our clients with the best care possible, which means offering innovative options like Spravato® treatment.
Standard depression treatments for major depression
Standard treatment measures include a combination of therapy and psychiatric medication for people experiencing depression. While this combination can be effective for some, it can also fail to provide significant relief for others, especially if they’re experiencing what’s called treatment-resistant depression.
Treatment-resistant depression is a form of major depression that doesn’t improve even after an individual has tried two or more antidepressant medications. If you or someone you love has experienced this, you know how frustrating it can be to hope for relief and have it not come. People with treatment-resistant depression often need more advanced or alternative treatment options. These include:
- Spravato® (esketamine nasal spray)
- NeuroStar® TMS therapy
Columbia Mental Health offers these interventional treatment options specifically for individuals who need more than the standard course of care. If you have treatment-resistant depression, we can help.
How Spravato® works
Spravato® is the first FDA-approved nasal spray designed for adults with treatment-resistant depression. Unlike traditional antidepressants, which can take weeks to become effective, Spravato® often provides rapid relief by making an impact on the brain’s chemistry.
At Columbia Mental Health, clients utilizing Spravato® arrive at our clinic and are closely supervised as they inhale the medication. This therapy is currently available at select locations. Our team is happy to assist you in finding a location that provides Spravato® treatments, providing you with the relief you’re looking for.
The benefits of Spravato®
Aside from being fast-acting, there are a number of additional benefits to a treatment regimen of Spravato®:
- Fast-acting symptom relief
- FDA-approved for treatment-resistant depression
- Works alongside existing antidepressants
- Monitored administration ensures safety and support
At Columbia Mental Health, we believe in your right to excellent mental health therapy and cutting-edge innovations in treatment. That includes medications like Spravato®, as well as non-drug treatment options like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
How TMS works
TMS therapy is a non-invasive, non-drug option for people with depression symptoms that have failed to dissipate with standard treatment options. During a TMS session, you’ll sit in a comfortable chair with a magnetic coil placed gently against your forehead. The device then delivers soft pulses to specific parts of your brain associated with mood, motivation, and emotional regulation. These pulses help “wake up” certain areas that contribute to symptoms of depression.
At Columbia Mental Health, we’re happy to partner with NeuroStar® as our TMS provider. This revolutionary therapy has an 83% response rate and a 62% remission rate.
The benefits of NeuroStar TMS therapy
This interventional treatment has many benefits for someone experiencing major depression. Some include:
- Non-invasive and drug-free
- Minimal side effects (most commonly a mild headache)
- No impact on memory or sleep
- Safe for adults aged 22-70 and adolescents aged 15-21 as an add-on therapy
Columbia Mental Health offers NeuroStar TMS at various locations. Check with our team about your nearest NeuroStar TMS provider and take a major step toward a happier future.
Call Columbia Mental Health today for major depression treatment
Columbia Mental Health is a leader in compassionate, evidence-based care across the Washington D.C. metro area. We offer a full suite of mental health services to support our clients through every chapter of their story. That includes in-person and telehealth therapy options, services for both adults and children, and interventional treatments like Spravato® and NeuroStar TMS.
Our clinics are rooted in their communities and staffed by a diverse team of experienced therapists and psychiatric providers. Whether you’ve been struggling with depression for a long time or if it’s the beginning of your treatment, we can help. Call 703.682.8208 today to find out more.
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