Treatment-resistant depression affects about 30% of people with major depressive disorder. At American Psychiatric Care, based in Bel Air, Silver Spring, and Perry Hall, Maryland, the experienced psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners care for people struggling with treatment-resistant depression. Schedule an in-person or virtual mental health evaluation with the team by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.
Treatment-resistant depression is a form of depression (ongoing or severe sadness) that hasn’t responded to at least two different antidepressants. That means your symptoms haven’t resolved with these medications.
Treatment-resistant depression is common, but it can become debilitating when not addressed. See the experts at American Psychiatric Care if you’re still feeling depressed after a first-line treatment has failed.
Examples of treatment-resistant depression symptoms may include:
The good news is that you don’t have to live with treatment-resistant depression because relief is within reach at American Psychiatric Care.
Risk factors for treatment-resistant depression might include:
However, anyone can develop this form of depression, and the exact cause isn’t fully understood.
The specialists at American Psychiatric Care diagnose treatment-resistant depression and similar mental health conditions by completing a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation using DSM-5 criteria. They may discuss your:
American Psychiatric Care also offers cognitive testing and genetic testing, which help determine which medications will likely work best to ease your symptoms. Your provider asks about previous depression treatments and your preferences.
Your personalized plan for treatment-resistant depression may consist of:
It’s helpful to stay active, eat nutritious foods, and get plenty of sleep. Consider relaxation activities to ease stress or anxiety and maintain a strong social support network. Avoid alcohol, smoking, and drug use.
American Psychiatric Care can also help you manage any coexisting conditions, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia, substance use disorder (SUD), mood disorders, and/or dementia.
Schedule a treatment-resistant depression evaluation at American Psychiatric Care by calling the office or booking an in-person or telehealth appointment online today.