Where can I find the best people to handle depression in the Akron area.One that does NOT throw out medication

Question

I would like to know what makes them the best (experience, degree, atmosphere, etc.) and I would like them to shy away from prescribing any drugs, but rather work with the paitent to correct the problem. It is for a love of mine and she is willing, so I just need to make sure I send her to the best possible candidate and he/she can correct the problem. PRICE IS AN ISSUE AND IF IT IS A FEMALE THAT WOULD BE VERY BENEFICIAL. Please let me know why they are the best and how to contact them.

Answer 1

Time and time again ,research has demonstrated that the most effective treatment for depression is a double-barrelled approach utilizing both psychotherapy and medication. To discourage your loved one (or passively discourage by seeking only mental health professionals who do not prescribe medication for depression), you may unwittingly be doing her a great disservice.

Depression has both psychological AND physiological components, and ignoring one (or both) will result in failed (or incomplete) treatment in most cases. I encourage you to re-consider the possiblity of seeking BOTH medication AND psychotherapy for the treatment of the depression of your loved one.

I have appended a link below to the Akron area community health center's mental health programs. Phone # is: [phone].

Best of luck to you and your loved one,
~M~

Answer 2

Here are some Akron phone numbers where you might find More information on the specialists you are interested in:

Akron General Medical Center; 330-344-1559 (inpatient services)

Center for Behavioral Medicine & Wellness; 330-665-8171

In general if you want non-medication treatment for depression there are a lot of options: 1. The talking cure (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) which is often used in conjunction with SSRI drugs. 2. Light therapy. 3. Supplements such as St. Johns wort or SAM-e. 4. Acupuncture. 5. Exercise. 6. Electro Convulsive Therapy.

Each of these methods has its own practitioners except ECT which is used usually as a last resort for those who don't respond to other treatment. You would have to look up local practitioners in each of these 5 categories or specify to a general psychology or psychiatry practitioner that you don't want Medications.

Hope this helps, good luck, good health, peace and love!