[City, State] – [Date] – Contemporary Care announces expansion of depression therapy programs incorporating evidence-based approaches and interventions. The programs provide options for individuals with depression ranging from mild to treatment-resistant presentations through personalized treatment plans.

Depression Treatment Expansion

Major depressive disorder affects many adults in the United States annually. Depression impacts work productivity, relationships, physical health, and overall quality of life.

Despite treatment availability, a significant portion of individuals with depression do not receive treatment. Contemporary Care’s expanded programs aim to reduce barriers through education and accessible services.

Therapeutic Approaches

Contemporary Care offers multiple therapy approaches for depression. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) represents a first-line treatment with research evidence for depression.

CBT addresses negative thought patterns characteristic of depression. Behavioral activation specifically targets depression-related withdrawal.

Interpersonal therapy focuses on relationship problems and life transitions contributing to depression. Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current mood.

Acceptance and commitment therapy teaches living meaningful lives despite uncomfortable emotions.

Medication Management

While psychotherapy represents effective depression treatment, combining with medication often enhances outcomes for moderate-to-severe depression.

Contemporary Care’s integrated model allows coordination between therapists and prescribers. Providers work as teams, ensuring consistent treatment approaches.

Antidepressant medications including SSRIs, SNRIs, and atypical antidepressants are prescribed based on symptom patterns, side effect profiles, and patient preferences.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

For individuals with treatment-resistant depression, Contemporary Care offers transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). This FDA-approved, non-invasive procedure uses magnetic fields to stimulate brain regions controlling mood.

TMS directly modulates neural activity in targeted brain areas. This localized approach produces antidepressant effects without systemic side effects typical of medications.

Contemporary Care offers multiple TMS protocols including standard approaches and theta burst stimulation for shorter treatment times.

Esketamine Therapy

Contemporary Care provides esketamine (Spravato) nasal spray treatment for treatment-resistant depression. This FDA-approved medication works through glutamate rather than serotonin or norepinephrine.

Esketamine produces rapid antidepressant effects. Treatment occurs in controlled medical settings with required monitoring.

Contemporary Care maintains certification for esketamine administration and employs staff trained in proper protocols.

Group Therapy

In addition to individual therapy, Contemporary Care offers group therapy for depression. Groups provide cost-effective treatment while offering benefits of group formats.

Depression groups allow members to share experiences, provide mutual support, and learn from others facing similar challenges.

Groups may focus on specific approaches including CBT skills training, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, or interpersonal process.

Teletherapy Access

Contemporary Care offers depression therapy through video appointments. Research demonstrates that telehealth therapy produces outcomes equivalent to in-person treatment.

Telehealth services are available in multiple states.

Measurement-Based Care

Contemporary Care employs measurement-based approaches using standardized depression scales to track treatment response. Patients complete brief questionnaires at appointments, providing objective symptom data.

This systematic tracking reveals whether treatments are working or need adjustment. When scores show inadequate improvement, providers modify treatment approaches.

Outcome data aggregated across patients allows practice-level quality monitoring.

Co-Occurring Conditions

Depression commonly occurs alongside other mental health conditions. Contemporary Care’s assessment process identifies all relevant conditions.

Coordinated treatment of co-occurring conditions produces better outcomes than addressing conditions separately.

Treatment Resistance

Some individuals do not respond adequately to first-line treatments. When initial medications do not work, systematic trials of different medication classes, augmentation strategies, or combinations are pursued.

Therapy approach modifications may benefit patients not responding to initial interventions. Specialized interventions including TMS and esketamine provide options when standard treatments are insufficient.

Appointment Access

Contemporary Care provides appointments promptly following initial contact. Evening and weekend appointments accommodate working individuals.

About Contemporary Care

Contemporary Care is a psychiatric practice specializing in evidence-based treatment for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other mental health conditions.

Contemporary Care offers medication management, multiple psychotherapy approaches, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and esketamine treatment. The practice operates locations in Connecticut, New York, and Florida, with telehealth services in multiple states.

Appointments are available by calling (800) 504-5185 or visiting contemporarycare.net.

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