This document provides information about depression treatment in Utah, including outpatient and inpatient options. It discusses symptoms of depression and different types like bipolar disorder and postpartum depression. Treatment methods at Pathways Real Life Recovery are explained, including evaluations, medication, individual/group/family therapy. Pathways offers programs at two Utah locations and accepts insurance, monitoring clients for up to 3 years after treatment. The overall message is that depression can be treated through personalized care plans.

1. Depression Treatment Utah
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Treatment for Depression in Utah
When you have depression or a depressive disorder, you’re more than just unhappy for a time. Everyone
has bad days every now and again, but if you have a depressive disorder, you’re most likely living with
constant feelings of sadness and hopelessness, and of being removed for everything. Maybe the
activities that once brightened up your day now feel dull, and they just don’t cheer you up as they once did.
Or maybe your mental health has reached a point where it feels difficult to simply live life, and you’re
having trouble getting out of bed every day. It might feel like not even your closest friends and
family understand what you’re going through.
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects your entire everyday life — it affects your
job, your time at home, your family and your loved ones — but it doesn’t need to go untreated.
Overcoming depression is often complex, and requires a personalized approach to effectively treat it. If
you don’t feel like you used to and think you might have depression or a depressive disorder, we’re here to
help. We have several years of experience with successfully treating depressive disorders in adults,
adolescents, and the elderly. We have helped many people recover from depression — we have an 85
percent overall recovery rate — and we will listen to what you want and need when we’re developing a
treatment plan for you. Call us at 801-895-3006 or fill out this contact form to get help with treating your
depression in Utah.
Symptoms and Warning Signs of Depression
Not everyone with depression will feel the same way or will go through the same things; everyone is
different. However, many people will feel certain overlapping symptoms when going through
depression. These symptoms might include constant or near-constant sadness and feelings
of apathy or emptiness. You might feel removed from people and situations. You might deal with feelings
of guilt, disgrace or worthlessness. You might realize that some of your favorite past times and

2. hobbies no longer hold your interest like they used to. Furthermore, you might feel low in energy and
lethargic — whether you’re over-sleeping or going through bouts of insomnia.
Attention:
If you have thoughts of hurting yourself or others, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Bipolar Disorders and Bipolar Depression
To better understand depression and depressive disorders, let’s look at some of the different kinds of
depression that you can be diagnosed with. One type of depression is known as bipolar depression, and
within the spectrum of bipolar depression lies bipolar depression I and II, as well as cyclothymia.
Bipolar depression I is a disorder characterized by intense mood swings and manic episodes or phases
that interfere with your ability to function and interact with people. A manic episode or phase is defined as
a time period where you feel high energy and excitement, and it is so intense that it disrupts your
normal life. Manic episodes are typically followed by a time period of depression, which is sometimes
called a depressive phase.
Bipolar depression II is not defined by manic episodes or phases for periods of time. Instead, bipolar
disorder II is a disorder defined by hypomanic and depressive phases that cycle in and out.
Hypomania symptoms include feeling over-confident, excited, energetic and of being talkative, but it is not
as severe as full mania.
The time periods for these cycles and phases can last for hours, days, weeks or months — it all depends
on the person.
Cyclothymia is a rare disorder that is marked by ups and downs in the mood, but the feelings of elation
and depression are not are intense or disruptive to normal life as bipolar disorder I and II. However, the
shift in mood is still noticeable, and it is different from the baseline mood.
Bipolar disorders are a chronic problem with over 3 billion cases per year in the United States alone. Many
people with bipolar disorder feel like their normal lives are disrupted, but many may also have successful
careers and relationships.

3. Living with bipolar disorder is a challenging and difficult thing to do. With effective treatment and a good
support system, though, you can live life to its fullest and learn how to best manage your symptoms.
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Postpartum depression (or PPD) is depression that occurs after a
mother gives birth. There is no one cause or reason for postpartum
depression, but psychologists have found that it can be caused by a
hormonal change in the body — as estrogen and progesterone counts
both drop after giving birth — as well as emotional issues such as
stress. Postpartum depression symptoms include fear that you’re
not a good mother, irritability, mood swings, depression, feeling
overwhelmed, issues with concentration, and problems eating and
sleeping. You may also feel difficulty with bonding with your baby.
PPD can last different amounts of time for everyone. However, if
you’ve been dealing with the symptoms of PPD for more than just a
couple of weeks, it is highly recommended to seek help.
Helping a Loved One Seek Depression Treatment
It’s difficult to see someone you love suffer with depression or a depressive disorder. It’s difficult to know
what direction to take, and you don’t want to make the situation worse.
Try focusing on these helpful pieces of advice if someone you love is suffering with depression:
Be an advocate for them: Let your loved one know that you will stick by their side — through
both thick and thin. Let them know that you don’t mind driving them to doctor’s appointments or to
therapy. If you have questions about anything, ask the doctor. Reassure your loved one that you’ll
be with them through everything, no matter what that may be. If your loved one knows that you’re
truly there for them, it’ll make all the difference.
Get educated about depression: Spending time to learn and research depression and depressive
disorders will help you understand what your loved one is going through. Learn about the kinds of
treatment they may be getting or could get, and offer your help. Seek to have open, honest
discussions with them about treatment and therapy, and what treatment can do for them. Learn
about depression from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.
Open the correct channels of communication: When you’re talking to your loved one about
treatment, use statements with “I” as the subject. An example of an “I” statement is: “I think you
have some of the symptoms of depression, and because I love and care about you, I think you
should consider seeking treatment.” Do not force the idea of treatment upon them, but rather open
the channel of communication with talking about their feelings — and listen to what your loved one
is saying to you. Don’t say anything that might come off as being judgmental; simply gently open
their eyes to what an inpatient treatment program could do for their depression. If your loved one is
not ready, say that treatment will be always be available.
Make an appointment: Part of depression can include feeling apathetic towards getting help, which
means not taking action to research treatment options. Call Pathways Utah depression treatment
centers in your area. It might be time to make a judgment call on making an initial appointment with
an inpatient center with your loved one. The staff working at Pathways depression treatment
center will know how to answer any questions you and your loved one may have about treating
depression.

4. Outpatient Depression Treatment in Utah
An outpatient rehabilitation center is a center or program that provides care while patients still
continue to live at home. It is recommended for less severe symptoms and signs of depression or
depressive orders.
Outpatient care does not mean that the care will be inefficient or less comprehensive; it provides the same
intensity of care as an inpatient program does. The only difference is that you can return home after your
therapy is done for the day. Outpatient treatment is recommended for people who can’t (or don’t want) to
leave their everyday responsibilities behind. It can also be a viable option for people who can’t meet
the costs of an inpatient program, as outpatient is typically less expensive.
Inpatient Depression Treatment Center Utah
If the symptoms of depression have resulted in the loss of your job or have led to you dropping out of
school, it might be time to seek help from an inpatient treatment center. With personalized treatment and
the right care plan, you can recover from depression.
There are a lot of benefits to receiving in-house residential care for depression. Residential treatment
centers offer a comfortable home-like environment with patients who are going through similar
problems. Places like psychiatric hospitals can have a detached environment and can hinder treatment
and feel less inviting. Detoxification from addiction is also provided if needed, and any medication
required is professionally administered. Many forms of therapy and counseling are available. Residential
treatment centers work for many people because they work through their issues without any pressure from
the outside world.
Depression and Depressive Disorders Treatment Method at Pathways Real
Life Recovery
At Pathways Real Life Recovery, we treat depression for people of all ages, including children,
adults, and older adults. Our methods and options for treatment are scientifically supported and
empirical. We don’t believe in a cookie-cutter approach to treating depression; we individualize and
personalize our plans for each and every person who steps through our door.
Our staff promises to treat you as part of the family. You will always have a shoulder to lean on and
someone to talk to. Our treatment team is filled with therapists with multiple specialties, and they will work
together and beside you to make sure you’re hitting your treatment goals and milestones as you step
through our program.

5. Pathways: Treatment Options for Depression
You will need to take a series of evaluations when you first arrive to Pathways. These medical and
psychiatric evaluations will help our treatment team better understand your depression or depressive
disorder. The purpose of the medical evaluation is to determine if you’re suffering from any medical
conditions or if you are self-medicating. The psychiatric evaluations that are administered serve the
purpose of getting a full picture of your depression or disorder, and will let us know if you’re struggling with
any co-existing disorders. We will come up with an effective treatment plan based on the results of your
evaluations.
Medication is typically used at the start of treatment, but isn’t always used. It seeks to better manage
troublesome symptoms you may be going through. The medication will be eased out of your system as you
progress and learn more coping mechanisms. We have found that use of a long-term medication
like antidepressants typically allow for proper continued care. Most of the time, it takes 6 to 8 weeks of
taking medication to see good results of symptom management.
Individual therapy is a type of one-on-one therapy that can be taken with one of our certified
therapists. Individual therapy allows you to learn a variety of therapeutic techniques that you will carry with
you for a lifetime, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT will help you understand and work
through your negative thought patterns and learn how those patterns can affect how you feel about
yourself and the rest of the world.
Group therapy is a type of therapy that can be incredibly helpful for people who are feeling socially
confined or lonely due to their depression. Group therapy allows for bonding and learning as a group, and
this type of therapy will allow you to hear from a variety of people who are struggling with problems that are
not unlike your own.
Family therapy is a vital part of recovery for the whole family. Family therapy brings education and coping
mechanisms for your family and loved ones, and allows them to participate in your recovery with you. It will
examine the way depression has touched your loved ones and allow them to talk about their feelings or

6. concerns.
At the end of your treatment program, you will work with a counselor to come up with a long-term plan that
will meet your continuing treatment needs.
Pathways: Utah Treatment Center for Depression
We don’t just work with depression and depressive disorders here at Pathways. We offer treatment
programs for marital issues, drug and alcohol addiction, autism, pornography addiction, and more. It is our
goal to break the cycle of guilt and the feelings of shame for all of our clients. We treat everyone who
enters our facility with the utmost love, grace, and respect.
We offer two convenient locations in Utah: one treatment center is located in Sandy and the other in
Tooele. We accept health insurance and have an 85 percent success rate with our patients .
Pathways Real Life Recovery cares about the full recovery and success of our patients. As such, we
monitor and advise our clients for up to three years after completion of one of our Utah rehab programs.
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