Where can I find the best people to handle depression in the Akron area.One that!
Question:
Where can I find the best people to handle depression in the Akron area.One that does NOT throw out medication
I would like to know what makes them the best (experience, degree, atmosphere, etc.) and I would like them to shy away from prescribing any drugs, but rather work with the paitent to correct the problem. It is for a love of mine and she is willing, so I just need to make sure I send her to the best possible candidate and he/she can correct the problem. PRICE IS AN ISSUE AND IF IT IS A FEMALE THAT WOULD BE VERY BENEFICIAL. Please let me know why they are the best and how to contact them.
Answers:
Time and time again ,research has demonstrated that the most effective treatment for depression is a double-barrelled approach utilizing both psychotherapy and medication. To discourage your loved one (or passively discourage by seeking only mental health professionals who do not prescribe medication for depression), you may unwittingly be doing her a great disservice.
Depression has both psychological AND physiological components, and ignoring one (or both) will result in failed (or incomplete) treatment in most cases. I encourage you to re-consider the possiblity of seeking BOTH medication AND psychotherapy for the treatment of the depression of your loved one.
I have appended a link below to the Akron area community health center's mental health programs. Phone # is: (330) 434-4141.
Best of luck to you and your loved one,
~M~