Depression treatment and support in the Midlands
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Get help for depression at Priory
It’s important to understand that depression is an illness, not a sign of weakness. While it’s normal for everyone to feel sad or upset from time-to-time, if these feelings are intense or are affecting your quality of life, you may be suffering with depression. However, expert depression treatment is available and it’s important to get the support you need.
Depression support near you
Our Priory sites in the Midlands specialise in treating depression, helping you to get your life back on track. We deliver lots of different types of therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) - a form of counselling or 'talking therapy' - that can help you manage the challenges you're facing by changing the way you think and behave.
We provide outpatient therapy for depression at Priory Wellbeing Centre Birmingham, and inpatient treatment at our residential service, Priory Hospital Barnt Green. Our leading UK depression specialists are committed to providing expert treatment, helping you to make a strong recovery.
You can overcome your depression
You really don’t have to struggle with depression. When you receive your treatment with us, you'll benefit from:
- Expert advice on depression and mental health from a Priory specialist
- Therapy sessions to suit your work life and commitments
- Complete discretion and confidentiality
- A recommended treatment programme, based on your individual needs
- Access to 30 years' plus experience providing the highest quality mental health care
Effective depression treatment can reduce your symptoms and help you to achieve positive mental wellbeing. If you feel like your depression has taken over your life, you can rest assured our experienced mental health professionals can help you resolve the factors contributing to your depression.
Priory can help you
Our trained advisers are available to speak with you in confidence and provide guidance on your concerns and options for treatment. Whether you're interested in learning more about our treatment centres, services or costs, our team can provide the information you need to make an informed decision.
- Speak to a trained adviser today, in confidence
- Discuss your concerns and treatment options
- Hear about our treatment centres and costs
- Gain fast access to a therapist
Further information
What causes depression?
Research shows that there are a number of factors that might increase the chances of you developing depression at some point in your life. These include:
- Being the victim of abuse and/or neglect, especially during childhood
- Experiencing difficult life events, such as losing your job, getting divorced or going through a bereavement
- Having a family history of depression or other mental health conditions
- Having a personal history of other mental health conditions
- Suffering from serious medical conditions such as cancer
- Having certain personality traits, such as low self-esteem or being overly self-critical
Different types of depression
There are a number of different types of depression. These are classified based on the impact they can have on you and the symptoms that come with each. These include:
- Severe depression
- Severe depression with psychotic symptoms
- Mild depression and moderate depression
- Bipolar depression
- Dysthymia
- Recurrent depressive disorder
How Priory treats depression
For many people, depression can have a negative impact on all areas of their life. However, depression is treatable and it’s possible to make a full recovery – the most important step is to get help.
Counselling for depression can take place either as an outpatient, inpatient, or as part of our day care programme. You will be able to discuss which option is best for you with one of our specialists.
Outpatient treatment for depression
During outpatient treatment for depression, you will come to one of our hospitals or wellbeing centres for a set number of hourly sessions with a consultant or therapist. These usually happen on a weekly basis.
This type of treatment is useful if you don’t need more intensive treatment for your depression and it also means you can attend flexible appointments at a time and a place that’s convenient for you. You can start outpatient therapy straightaway or this can be used as a step-down from more intensive treatment, if needed.
At our wellbeing centres, we offer a tailored outpatient therapy package that’s been specially designed to treat depression. This offers:
- A set amount of 1:1 therapy sessions
- Certainty of price for your initial treatment
- Discounted rates
- A personalised treatment plan
Inpatient treatment for depression
During inpatient treatment, you’ll stay at one of our hospitals on a residential basis, and receive intensive treatment for your depression.
This type of treatment is helpful when it comes to treating more severe depression because it gives you the chance to spend some time away from your usual living situation in order to remove any negative influences that might be making your depression worse. It’s also really structured and provides round-the-clock care, helping you to get well.
The thought of coming into hospital can be daunting at first. However, this type of treatment really can have a positive impact on your quality of life and help you make a full recovery. It means you have the time, care and attention you need to fully address your depression and take steps towards a healthy future.
Day care for depression
You can also receive depression treatment as part of our day care programme. During day care, you'll attend one of our Priory sites for a certain number of days each week, where you will take part in depression therapy.
However, unlike inpatient treatment, you won’t stay at the hospital overnight but will go home following a day of treatment. Day care can be used as a step-down from inpatient treatment or a step-up from outpatient treatment, if needed.
Day care is useful if you don’t need 24-hour support for your depression, but still need some level of structured care.
Priory services in your region
Our sites across the UK provide specialist treatment for a range of mental health conditions. Our regional locations include:
