Treatment Matters:
Recovery & Hope
Importance of Talking with Teenagers
Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison
- Educating adolescents about Major Depression and symptoms of depression is important so that teenagers receive treatment
- Suicide is now the second leading cause of death in adolescents and linked to depression
- It is important to know how to recognize depression since it can be masked by other behaviors such as substance abuse
- Talking openly about Major Depression helps send a message of hope to those affected
Never Give Up
Dr. Ray DePaulo
- Doctors and therapists are committed to helping patients until they get better
- Some patients need treatment for a while until they see results
- It is important to commit to continuous treatment for adolescents with Major Depression
Depression is a Treatable Medical Illness
Dr. Karen Swartz, ADAP Founder
- The purpose of diagnosis is to come up with a good treatment plan
- People can get better from depression with treatment
- Treatment for depression should be comprehensive
- Medication, individual therapy, family therapy, and responsible behavior changes can all be a part of the comprehensive treatment
Personal Stories:
Marvin
Marvin and his wife, Lorraine, discuss Marvin’s personal story of having Major Depression, getting a diagnosis, and his treatment and recovery.