New Ways to Treat Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Depression is one of the most common afflictions causing people to seek psychiatric care. In addition to being a very serious and debilitating condition, recent studies indicate that depression may also impact more people than previously reported.

• “In national surveys of 15,000 adults, researchers found that 8.3% met the diagnostic criteria for major depression during the previous year. About 50% received some form of treatment, but less than 25% were treated using strategies considered effective and in accordance with American Psychiatric Association practice guidelines.”
  Wall Street Journal, January 5, 2010

• “In October, a long-term Duke University study reported that some afflictions – including depression and anxiety disorder -- affect twice as many as previously believed.”
  Eric Jaffe, Los Angeles Times, January 11, 2010

Bipolar Disorder 

People with bipolar disorder experience mood swings that can range from depression, mania, anger, irritability, and agitation, to periods of high energy and euphoria. The mood changes occur with varying frequency, from several times a day to several times a year.  
Depression and bipolar disorder can disrupt family and work lives, leaving their mark not just on the person suffering, but on the broader community as well. Although many people seek treatment, they do not always feel better.

Treatment options:

Treatment for Depression and Bipolar Disorder may include medications. Neuro-Therapy Clinic uses PEER Online™ to learn which medications have been effective, and which have not been effective for our peers in treating patients with similar neurophysiology.

See Services tab for other options.