Mental Health Treatment
Reclaim your life with depression treatment near Fort Lauderdale.
Clinical depression is a serious medical condition, as real as any physical illness. With proper treatment combining therapy, medication, and skill-building, people recover from depression and reclaim their lives.
Understanding the Condition
Types & Causes of Depression
Depression manifests differently in different people and doesn’t have a single cause. It typically results from the interaction of genetics, life stress, brain chemistry, and trauma.
Major Depressive Disorder
Diagnosed when key symptoms are present for at least two weeks, including severely depressed mood, loss of interest in activities, sleep changes, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Also known as dysthymia, this involves a depressed mood lasting two years or longer. The symptoms are highly chronic and exhausting.
Treatment with Psychotherapy & Medication
Our multidisciplinary team builds an integrated plan to stabilize mood, address the root causes, and equip you with the skills to maintain long-term recovery.
The Co-occurring Link
Substance abuse is intimately connected with depression as people attempt to self-medicate. We also frequently see depression occurring alongside anxiety. Treating only the depression without addressing these co-occurring conditions leaves you vulnerable. Learn more about our dual diagnosis program.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
CBT helps you identify and change thought patterns and behaviors that maintain depression, helping you develop more realistic and helpful thinking patterns.
Psychiatric Medication
Antidepressant medications work by restoring the balance of neurotransmitters. Our psychiatrist works with you to find the right medication and dose.
Complementary Approaches
We emphasize complementary approaches such as exercise, mindful nutrition, yoga, and meditation. These interventions are strongly supported by research to enhance recovery alongside conventional treatments.
How Common Is Depression?
Of U.S. adults report currently having or being treated for depression, a significant increase from pre-pandemic levels.
Source: Gallup, 2024Of U.S. adults have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lifetime, reaching a record high.
Source: Gallup, 2023Of high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in the past year.
Source: CDC YRBSS, 2023