Alcohol and drugs are not the answer to your depression. Treatment is.

Benefits of residential depression treatment at Bridges to Recovery:

• In-depth psychotherapy that is personalized to suit your depression recovery needs and meet goals
• Thorough mental health treatment that focuses on the whole person: Physically, emotionally, and spiritually
• A team of professionals who are supportive and empowering
• Beautiful surroundings that are safe, comfortable and unlike an average hospital facility

Call today at 1-877-386-3398 to learn more about our residential depression treatment program that is an alternative to hospital treatment.

What do our clients have to say about our depression treatment centers?

"It’s not an understatement to say that Bridges to Recovery saved my life. I had been struggling with depression for five years, unable to cope with much of anything. I ended up trying to self-medicate with alcohol and drugs – which of course, only made things worse. By the time my family helped me check into the Bridges facility in Santa Monica I was wreck in every sense of the word. Now, those days seem long ago – thanks to the treatment I received there. It was like having a team of professionals totally devoted to my case! It was about more than their knowledge, however. I truly felt like each and every one of them cared about me and my situation. I will never forget the people I met at Bridges to Recovery – I owe you so much! "

-Abby G., Sherman Oaks, California

What are the symptoms of depression?

While the picture of depression may differ from person to person, there are several common symptoms. Most people who are depressed feel sadness, describing themselves as feeling "miserable", "empty" or "hopeless", and report getting little if any pleasure from anything. Many also experience anxiety, anger, or agitation. Depressed people lose the desire to engage in everyday activities, and may have to force themselves to go to school or work, to talk to friends, eat meals, or have sex. Beck (1967) described this state as a "paralysis of will". Some may experience suicidal thoughts as a way of ultimately escaping their pain. They have lost the will to live, or see ending their lives as the only solution to their troubles.

Depressed people are usually less active and productive. They spend more time alone and may stay in bed for long periods. Insomnia, trouble falling asleep, or early wakening are common symptoms. Some experience hypersomnia, and feel that they can't get enough sleep, sometimes sleeping most of the day. People with depression may move and speak more slowly, with a lack of energy.

Finally, depressed people hold extremely negative views of themselves and their world, usually convinced that they will never improve and are helpless to change anything. They often feel that their intellectual abilities are poor; they feel confused, unable to remember things; they are easily distracted, and have difficulty solving even small problems. They may experience physical symptoms, such as increased headaches, indigestion, constipation, dizziness, muscle pain, and a change in appetite.

Residential treatment for depression is one of our specialties. Let us help you put these feelings of depression behind you. Call today for a free evaluation at 1-877-787-2813.