Search Our Site
Search Our Site
Depressive disorder, commonly known as depression, is a serious yet treatable mood disorder. The most common type is major depressive disorder (MDD). If left untreated, the condition can have a devastating effect on life, relationships, and can lead to other health problems. As a leading depression treatment center in Massachusetts, Bournewood Health Systems offers expert treatments, support, and hope for lasting recovery.
While everyone feels sad once in a while, symptoms of depression manifest in various forms and may persist for weeks or months. The intensity of symptoms also varies greatly between individuals. While the causes of the condition are not fully understood, factors that may be involved include genetics, hormones, and differences in brain chemistry.
Symptoms in adults can include:
If symptoms of depression are experienced for a prolonged period, it is essential to consult a mental health professional. They can determine a diagnosis through a thorough evaluation process and ruling out other medical causes of the symptoms.
The Bournewood approach to treating depression combines evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness techniques to ensure a holistic strategy that promotes long-term healing and growth. Our medical professionals provide medication management when appropriate to facilitate the best outcomes. We offer inpatient and outpatient programs depending on each individual’s needs, and our team customizes flexible care plans to align with specific preferences
Bournewood has an established track record of providing premium care for a wide range of mental health disorders. Our multidisciplinary, collaborative approach includes specialists from various fields, including psychiatrists, social workers, and psychologists, for whole-person services. We understand the impact that undiagnosed and/or untreated depression can have on quality of life. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a welcoming, supportive environment that facilitates recovery.
Bournewood has been a trusted provider of effective mental health services in Massachusetts for over a century. Our expert team is experienced in trauma-informed care, making us the ideal choice for PTSD treatment. Our vision, mission, and values reflect the compassionate care we provide in a safe environment where the focus is on healing and empowerment.
Explore commonly asked questions about depression and see how Bournewood can help:
Lasting recovery from depression requires a multi-faceted approach, tailored to your unique lifestyle and symptoms. While some depressive disorders, such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), respond to definitive factors such as increased exposure to sunlight, most require a combination of professional treatments, lifestyle adjustments, and long-term maintenance.
Depression can increase the risk or be associated with other mental health and behavioral health disorders, including anxiety disorders and substance abuse. However, this is not always the case, and depression can manifest on its own.
Mild to moderate cases of depression can be treated without medication using psychotherapy and lifestyle changes. It is essential to consult with a mental health professional to assess the severity of symptoms and establish the most appropriate treatment. Bournewood provides help in a non-judgmental, caring environment where you will feel safe and supported.
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, call us at 800-468-4358. You can also contact the Bournewood team online to learn more about our programs.
Our compassionate, professional team specializes in treatments involving depression and is here to support you. Intake specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take your call and help you begin yon this path.
Trauma-informed treatment is the foundation of all our services and programs. That’s why, at Bournewood Health Systems we are committed to a trauma-informed and person-centered treatment philosophy in which we strive to mitigate conflict in the treatment milieu for the safety of patients, families, and staff.
We are dedicated to providing the kind of support necessary to enable each person to meet their wellness and recovery goals. The leadership and staff understand that many of those served by the hospital have experienced trauma during their lifetime – trauma which often leaves lasting emotional hardship. It is our intention to prevent the use of any potentially re-traumatizing practices, especially the use of restraint and/or seclusion, and to make the hospital as emotionally and physically safe as possible. For this reason, we are determined to provide a range of tools and alternatives to assist patients in managing their behavior and emotions and avoid the need for external physical control.
We are proud of our well-trained staff that collaborate, provide choice, and are excellent at de-escalation. We are also proud of our highly skilled rehabilitation department that enables us to provide an array of sensory strategies. They have taught the Bournewood community about the importance of sensory interventions and how to best use them to help our clients decrease stress, anxiety, and agitation and integrate techniques for self-regulation and self-control.
As part of our practice we provide trauma-informed care from the beginning of hospitalization in the form of a Personal Safety Plan. This includes asking people upon admission about triggers that might cause them to become upset, warning signs that are often physical signs of impending distress, and strategies to help the person identify coping skills and avoid escalation to the point of crisis. It is our intention to provide the earliest interventions possible tailored to each unique individual. Having this information from the time of admission will help us meet this goal.
This website is not intended to give clinical or medical advice. If you are experiencing an emergency or crisis, please go to your nearest hospital Emergency Department or call 911.