Depression Treatment at Wolf Creek Recovery

Depression doesn’t discriminate. 

20% of Arizonans were diagnosed with a depressive disorder in 2022, and all of them experienced it differently. Sometimes depression comes due to trauma, or a life-altering experience. Other times, it pops up in moments when you feel like you shouldn’t be down at all. Every form of depression is real and valid, no matter where in your life it happens.

Depression is even more frequent in people with substance use disorders. That’s why Wolf Creek pairs our addiction treatment with depression treatment for all who need it. We’re eager to get to the root of your concerns so you can heal completely, inside and out.

What We Treat: Depression Defined

Depression is a condition that negatively interferes with people’s moods and impacts every area of their life. It usually comes with feelings of persistent sadness, hopelessness, and shame.

We find that substance use disorders and depression impact each other in a cycle. Sometimes, people will start using substances to cope with depression, but they only make it worse. Other times, people will start taking a substance for another reason, and develop depression due to the changes the substance causes in their brain.

That’s why our method of treating addiction and depression side by side is so important. This is referred to as dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder treatment.

Wolf Creek’s Depression Treatment Options

Proven and effective therapy is at the core of our treatment at Wolf Creek. We have several options, and your treatment will be tailored to you and your needs. That means we’ll find what works for you – not pigeonhole you into the same plan as someone else.

Some of our options include:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)
  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Family therapy
  • Outdoor adventure and other experience based activities

During your time with us, we’ll provide supportive housing for you. That means you’ll spend the day at our facility, then return to the housing after the day of treatment is over. We have programs available no matter how long you need to spend with us. It just depends on what you need for your recovery.

We can also diagnose mental health conditions alongside your substance use disorder, and manage medication as needed.

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Naming the Weight on Your Chest: How Depression Is Diagnosed

An official depression diagnosis comes from criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). When you enter our program, you’ll be assessed for different mental health conditions, including depression. Some of the things the professional assessing you will look for are:

  • Low mood
  • Loss of interest in activities
  • Fatigue
  • Feeling worthless or hopeless
  • Suicidal ideation
  • It greatly interferes with your life

Do These Sound Familiar? Depression Symptoms

Depression will look a little different for everyone, but there are some general symptoms you’ll probably experience. Aside from the DSM-5 symptoms listed above, you can also look out for:

  • Sleep disturbances
  • Weight and appetite changes
  • Agitation
  • Slowed thinking
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Memory issues
  • Unexplained physical pains
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Understanding Depression: Different From Sadness or Grief

Depression can be confusing. How do you know when you’re just really sad, or it’s depression? What if you’ve experienced a loss recently, and it’s taking a toll on you?

The most significant thing to keep in mind about depression is that it seriously interferes with your life, and it lasts a long time. It’s consistent, whereas grief and sadness will come and go. 

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Getting Depression Treatment in Prescott, AZ Today

Depression can be an isolating and lonely condition. If you’re among the 25% of people who have both a substance use disorder and depression, you aren’t alone. We can’t say that enough. Help and hope are available, and it’s accessible to you! All you need to do is take the first step.

Wolf Creek Recovery is located in Prescott, Arizona. With staff in recovery, we know what it feels like to be in your shoes. That makes us uniquely qualified to meet you where you are in your mental health and substance use journey, and walk alongside you on your path to healing. Contact us at 833-732-8202, and start building a life you love today

FAQs

Can you lead a normal life with depression? 

Yes! Through therapy, and sometimes medication, people with depression can live happy and healthy lives.

Can you treat depression without medication?

Yes. Medication isn’t always needed. Some people can recover from depression with therapy alone.

Can depression be cured?

Yes, for the most part. Therapy and medication enable people with depression to live happily, but it’s not unusual for depressed feelings to resurface from time to time. This makes continued therapy especially important.