Depression Treatment

Dr. Diana Ghelber is a psychiatrist based in Fort Worth, Texas, known for her expertise in treating depression. With extensive experience in the mental health field, she employs a compassionate and evidence-based approach, integrating Interventional and pharmacotherapy techniques to treating depression in fort worth. Dr. Ghelber is dedicated to helping her patients understand and manage their depression, fostering a supportive and empathetic environment.

What is depression?

Also known as major depressive disorder, depression is a common mood disorder that can have devastating effects on the individuals and loved ones affected. 

People of all ages and backgrounds can suffer from depression. About 17 million adults in the United States had at least one depressive episode in the past year. 

Symptoms of Depression

You may have depression if you experience some of the following signs and symptoms for most of the day, almost every day, for a period of two weeks or longer:

• Feelings of sadness, anxiety, or hopelessness
• Irritability or anger outbursts
• Loss of interest in hobbies and pleasurable activities
• Sleeping too much or not enough
• Decreased energy
• Changes in appetite or weight
• Difficulty concentrating or remembering
• Restlessness or trouble sitting still
• SuicidalThoughts 
  
  

You may also experience aches and pains, such as headaches and digestive issues, that have no clear underlying cause and don’t improve with treatment. 

The frequency and severity of depression symptoms vary from person to person. You may experience only a few symptoms or many. If you have thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. 

Treatments for Depression

There are two main categories of treatment used to help relieve the symptoms of depression: intervention and pharmacotherapy. Intervention methods, such as ketamine infusions and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), have shown promising results for patients with treatment-resistant depression. Ketamine, an anesthetic, has rapid-acting antidepressant effects, often providing relief within hours. TMS, a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, has been effective in improving mood and cognitive function.

On the other hand, pharmacotherapy involves the use of medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), and other antidepressants to balance brain chemicals and alleviate depressive symptoms. Combining these approaches can offer a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to individual patient needs.

TMS Therapy for Depression

Dr. Ghelber is certified in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy, a new, FDA-cleared treatment for depression. 

This noninvasive treatment delivers focused magnetic impulses to targeted regions of your brain through a coil placed on your head. The magnetic fields are similar to what you would experience in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.

Ketamine Treatment for Depression

Ketamine is an anesthetic drug that acts on the same part of your brain that’s implicated in depression and chronic pain. Multiple clinical studies show that ketamine has a strong, persistent, and fast-acting antidepressant effect. 

If your depression is severe or difficult to treat, call the Institute for Advanced Psychiatry today.