How effective is treatment for mood disorders at RCBM?
Psychotherapy
CBT is particularly effective for mood disorders. The hallmark of CBT is the patient’s role in learning and practicing skills outside the session to maximize the therapeutic benefit of this therapy. In mood disorders, the patient will learn coping skills to master tasks often thought too arduous for the depressed patient. The use of CBT with or without medication management is addressed, and the ultimate decision is made between the patient and the RCBM Professional.
Medication Management
The process of finding the right medication to treat your specific mood disorder might involve some trial and error. Your healthcare provider could initially prescribe a specific drug taking into consideration any other issues you may be dealing with, like anxiety or difficulty sleeping, or based on their prior success in treating depression in other patients.
Please remember that it may take up to eight to 12 weeks of consistently taking antidepressants as prescribed to see their full benefit and to determine whether a medication is a good fit for you or if another option may be better.
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Studies show that regular meals help maintain blood sugar levels and support overall mood stability. In addition, foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, nuts, and seeds, fight free radicals and oxidative stress that cause depression symptoms.
Fruits and vegetables contain polyphenols, a significant compound in managing depression symptoms and supporting mental well-being.
Spravato Program
In clinical studies, patients who achieved stable remission with SPRAVATO® augmented with an antidepressant showed a 51% decrease in risk of relapse. In addition, there was a 70% risk reduction for depressive symptoms among those who achieved a stable response compared to an antidepressant alone.
For individuals with TRD
In clinical studies, improvement of depressive symptoms was demonstrated at four weeks by SPRAVATO® plus an oral antidepressant, compared with a placebo nasal spray plus an oral antidepressant. Not all patients will respond to SPRAVATO®.
For individuals with MDSI
In clinical studies, those who took SPRAVATO® and an oral antidepressant experienced a more significant reduction of depressive symptoms at 24 hours compared to those who took a placebo plus an oral antidepressant. Further decreases were seen consistently through four weeks (25 days) of treatment, so following your healthcare provider's treatment plan is essential. Not all patients will respond to SPRAVATO®.
