Treatment Programs for Depression in Teens

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Support for Teen Depression

Battling depression is never easy, especially as a teenager. Not only are you trying to understand how depression is affecting you, but your fluctuating body and hormones and how to interact socially with peers. Other life factors like family, friends, and emotions also influence you. This becomes increasingly difficult to navigate, and without ample support, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

There are many symptoms associated with teen depression, and without proper support, it can worsen. Some notable symptoms like fatigue, sleep disturbances, appetite changes, hopelessness, emotional fatigue, dissociation, and suicidal ideation can create difficulties in your life.

At Clear Behavioral Health, our teen mental health program is tailored to your needs. Our mental health professionals work with you to use a comprehensive approach to your treatment. Supporting you by reconnecting your body and mind, as you decrease depression symptoms and stabilize your life.

Teen Depression Treatments at Clear Behavioral Health

Our adolescent depression treatment program is offered through our teen intensive outpatient program (IOP). While in IOP, you will be living at home while attending the program, which gives you some flexibility to attend school and your personal life.

Our case managers can work with your school to accommodate the program. Our programs, located throughout Los Angeles, CA, are conveniently in-network with most insurance providers, which makes the financial aspect less daunting and more accessible.

If you are seeking a less intensive therapeutic treatment, we will work with you to determine if our individual therapy and psychiatric medication management options better suit your needs through our partnership with Neuro Wellness Spa.

In-Depth Assessment

Once you are admitted to our IOP program, our clinical experts will move forward with a thorough assessment to determine what your depression symptoms are, their severity, the difficulties you have, and any other concerns. This allows our team to be able to recommend the level of care needed for your depression treatment.

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Teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Our teen IOP programs are created with a comprehensive approach in mind. This level of care provides various therapeutic approaches like individual talk therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and holistic modalities. The IOP program targets your depression using evidence-based solutions that can help you understand and manage your depression symptoms.

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IOP

Includes:

6-8 weeks of treatment
3 days a week
3 hours per day

You are free to identify the days that support your schedule, Monday through Friday

What to Expect with Teen IOP

Entering one of our IOP programs will begin your therapeutic journey. IOP gives you the tools needed to navigate your depression, build healthier relationships, and learn useful coping skills.

In each program, you will work with a case manager, an individual therapist, a group therapist, and a holistic practitioner, for the perfect treatment schedule to heal your symptoms related to depression. These programs include:

Individual Therapy

You will attend individual therapy once a week. These sessions address your depressive symptoms, help you process the source of depression, provide psychoeducation on depression, and give you therapeutic tools for coping with depression.

Our therapists will determine which therapy method is best for you, such as eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, somatic therapy, gestalt therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Medication Management

Our therapists and psychiatrists identify effective depression medication such as antidepressants and meet with you to monitor the clinical impact and potential side effects of the prescription. We provide you with tailored psychiatric care that considers your environment, genetics, and mental state to monitor the effects of the medication.

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Case Management

You will meet with your case manager once a week to review progress and concerns. You will build life skills, create goals, and process emotional, behavioral, and mental problems associated with depression.

Group Therapy

You will attend group therapy sessions each day which will enable you to build a network of support with individuals who are experiencing issues with depression and similar mental challenges.

You will have the opportunity to give and receive peer support and ease depressive feelings. You will also attend other types of group sessions which will focus on specific goals.

Holistic Groups

Each week, you’ll attend holistic therapy groups, which have been shown to alleviate depression symptoms by assisting you in reconnecting your mind and body by practicing mindfulness, yoga, meditation, sound baths and more.

What We Treat at Clear

We treat a variety of mental health conditions for teens including depression, anxiety, PTSD and more. We also offer mental health and addiction treatment for adults both online and in-person.

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Anxiety Disorders

ADHD

Chronic Stress, Fatigue, Burnout

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

School Issues

Bipolar Disorder

What is Depression and What Causes it in Teens?

Depression is a mental health condition that can be a result of a traumatic or distressing experience, medically induced, caused by environmental factors, a family history of depression, hormonal changes, or a neurobiological issue. Sometimes it can be a combination of these factors in teens as well.

Depression symptoms can show up differently for everyone, but some common ones to look out for in teen depression are persistent sadness, hopelessness, and disinterest in activities you once enjoyed. Depression is a serious condition that can improve with therapy and, in some cases, psychiatric medication.

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Signs and Symptoms of Depression in Teens

When struggling with teen depression, you might experience depressive symptoms such as:

Persistent sadness
Feelings of hopelessness
Difficulty engaging in activities that they once enjoyed
Not wanting to attend school
Sleeping too much, or not enough
Eating more or eating less
Weight changes, such as losing or gaining weight
Feeling irritable, angry, and frustrated
Decline in grades
Withdrawing from social events with friends
Brain Fog
Low self-esteem

Types of Depression Teens Struggle With

Identifying the type of clinical depression you are experiencing can make managing the symptoms easier and your long-term relief more successful. Here are some of the common types of depression in teens:

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) – Also known as clinical depression, major depression, or MDD, is characterized by feelings of persistent sadness and feelings of hopelessness for an extended period. With MDD, you might experience weight changes, appetite changes, and a disrupted sleep schedule, and you may have suicidal ideation or thoughts of dying. This tends to be the most common depression type.
Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) – With PDD, you experience similar symptoms to MDD, with the exception that these symptoms will persist for more than two years.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — You experience depressive symptoms based on triggers such as transitions from day to night, seasonal changes, and weather changes. This most commonly occurs during winter or colder months.

You might also experience depression with other mental disorders, such as anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder as well as substance abuse, commonly referred to as a dual diagnosis.

Clear Behavioral Health will support you in decreasing your depressive symptoms by implementing a treatment program that addresses your needs. This is your next step towards healing from depression after calling us.

How to Treat Depression in Teens

At Clear Behavioral Health, we understand that one treatment method does not fit everyone. We tailor your treatment to best support your needs. With our comprehensive approach, you can reconnect your body and mind while rebuilding your support network. Offering various coping techniques and tangible skills that can be implemented immediately and used for long-term healing

If you find our teen outpatient programs are not the right options, we can support you with alternative treatments as well. Our partner, Neuro Wellness Spa, provides individual therapy, psychiatry, and medication management, both in person and virtually.

Our teen depression programs are a great opportunity to heal with peers who can empathize with your experiences. Getting into treatment as quickly as possible will be beneficial so you can manage your emotions and enjoy your youth. Although depression may make you feel hopeless and overwhelmed, Clear Behavioral Health can help. Call us today to increase your quality of life and decrease your teen depression symptoms.

Our Other Services

In addition to our teen programs, we offer mental health services and addiction treatment for adults in residential, outpatient and virtual settings, for a wide range of conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, alcohol and drug addictions, and more. Learn more about our comprehensive services:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What causes depression in teens?
There are various causes of depression in teenagers. Fighting with family, biological and hormonal changes, school stress, social pressure, social media influence, and navigating changes in high school can all be contributing factors to depression in teens.

Contact Clear Behavioral Health today to learn more about our teen mental health programs.
How can you tell if you child has depression?
If your teen is battling depression, they may show varying symptoms like irritability, appetite changes, sleeping pattern changes, withdrawal from social situations, decline in academics, and generally acting out of character.

Monitoring your teens’ behavior and acting quickly can help them regulate their emotions, get immediate support, and get back to feeling like themselves.

Call us today to schedule a complimentary assessment.
How to help a teen with depression?
When you notice your teen exhibiting symptoms of depression, having a space for open conversation can make them more comfortable with admitting they need support.

Knowing when to give them the appropriate space to process what they are feeling, making sure they eat, and getting them adequate treatment will benefit your teen long-term.

Contact our admissions team today to find out how teen IOP can help with depression and other mental health conditions.