Adolescent Depression

Adolescent depression is a much more common diagnosis than many parents imagine. And what most parents don't realize is that even mild adolescent depression can lead to serious, even self-abusive, behavioral problems. These problems make everyday life difficult not just for the teen, but for his or her entire family.

It's easy to focus on the outward behavioral problems that mask a teen's depression, addressing the symptoms rather than the underlying cause. At Three Springs, we work with each child to address the personal issues contributing to adolescent depression, and the behavioral problems that manifest as a result.

Getting to the Root of Adolescent Depression

The Three Springs philosophy of treating the whole child helps teenagers overcome adolescent depression. Treatment requires a great deal of time and effort depression is a complex condition that cannot be managed overnight. We also understand that family involvement plays an integral role in treating and controlling the condition. Dealing with adolescent depression constructively involves:

• Setting achievable goals, and
• Encouraging positive thinking

Our program addresses the practical realities of adolescent depression, encouraging teenagers to positively and confidently cope with their condition. We believe that every individual is capable of feeling and behaving differently. If teenagers believe that they can change the way they feel, think or behave, they are bound to see results.

Personalized Adolescent Depression Treatment Programs

We recognize that the severity and scope of adolescent depression vary from child to child. Likewise, different types of therapy will show distinct results from one youngster to the next. Therefore, it is essential that we have an understanding of your child's specific needs. It is also fundamental to monitor the treatment and to observe how your child reacts to that particular treatment.

The Three Springs staff of trained professionals has extensive experience working with children who suffer from this difficult condition. The team has the understanding and expertise to meet the needs of your child and to help him or her deal with adolescent depression.

Our residential programs that deal with adolescent depression offer your child a unique blend of traditional psychiatric and psychological therapies. Additionally, Three Springs offers experiential outdoors-based programs, such as ropes courses, hiking excursions, rafting trips, and other exciting and curative open-air activities.

Because certain approaches, programs, and methodologies are more successful for some children than others, the Three Springs staff is dedicated to finding the optimal treatment of adolescent depression for your child.