Millions of Americans struggle with some form of depression every year. Depression is more than just feeling sad or experiencing grief, which are appropriate emotional reactions to various situations and experiences. Depression, rather, is a persistent feeling of dread or anger, causing the individual struggling with it to no longer find pleasure in their lives or activities. It is a mood disorder that can have severe physical and mental symptoms. In attempting to relieve their distress, those struggling with depression are at higher risk of substance use disorder. Therefore, it’s vital to find a depression treatment program that can help you or a loved one heal and improve their mental health.

Signs and Causes of Depression

Our depression treatment program here at Sierra Sage Recovery Services in Las Vegas, NV, can help you or a loved one identify some common signs of depression. Once aware that depression may be the issue one is dealing with, proper depression treatment can be found. Some common signs include:

• Social Isolation: Often, those suffering from depression withdraw from others or lose interest in activities they once enjoyed.
• Feelings of Overwhelming Hopelessness: Depression causes a severe and deep pessimism or persistent hopelessness regardless of an individual’s situation.
• Severe Sleep Disturbances: Depression causes erratic sleep patterns contributing to excessive tiredness as well as insomnia.
• Physical Ailments: Depression can result in digestive issues, headaches, muscle pains, and cramping that aren’t the result of a physical ailment.

There is no single cause of depression. As a mood disorder, depression can arise because of several reasons. For example, some common causes include:

• Family history: Genetics can contribute to marking an individual at higher risk for developing depression. However, just because someone has a family history of depression doesn’t mean they will develop it themselves or their family history. It’s necessary to be aware of family history so that individuals can be proactive and preventative.
• Trauma: Whether arising from early childhood or in an individual’s adult life, trauma can give rise to depression. Trauma involves fearful and stressful situations where individuals are unable to process their feelings and reactions. When an individual is unable to process their traumatic experiences, they can fall into depression.
• Medical and Other Mental Health Conditions: Depression can arise when someone struggles with other medical conditions like chronic pain or illness. The strain and stress of such conditions and other mental health issues put an individual at a higher risk of falling into depression.
• Drug use: Using and abusing drugs and alcohol can cause someone to develop a depressive disorder. Substance use disorder can also arise because an individual is already struggling with depression and attempting to self-medicate.

Our Depression Treatment Program

In our depression treatment program, we offer several therapeutic services to help individuals address their depression. Our therapies allow individuals to identify the causes of their depression, how to correct or improve their coping mechanisms, learn healthy techniques for dealing with emotional issues, and build a supportive network to help them keep their mental health positive.

Sierra Sage

Whether you or a loved one struggles with depressive disorders, Sierra Sage Recovery Services can offer the necessary treatment to heal and recover. We offer a range of mental health treatment programs addressing anxiety, depression, and conditions that arise from or contribute to a substance use disorder. Some of our treatment programs include:

• Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
• Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
• Outpatient treatment
• Dual diagnosis treatment program

Reach out to us today at 702.880.8231 to speak with one of our admission counselors. We can answer any questions you may have and get you or a loved one on the path to recovery.