Treatment for Depression
Depression does not discriminate. With understanding and the right treatment, we can help you lead a happy, fulfilling life.
Specialist treatment for Depression is key, as instability brought about by the disorder may often disrupt your personal wellbeing, work life, long-term planning, and how you find your place in the community. Our hospital provides specialised inpatient treatment for Depression.
With an experienced treatment team, to access inpatient treatment for Depression, you must be admitted under the care of a Psychiatrist with admitting rights to Toronto Private.
We provide an inpatient program, which provides an overview and introduction to key skills, designed to enhance individual learning and coping strategies.
As learning is sequential, you are required to attend all sessions, and completion of assigned homework tasks is essential.
Crisis survival skills including distraction, self-soothing and improving the moment; as well mindfulness skills including observing, non-judgement and reflection also form part of the program.
Our inpatient treatment is complemented by day programs, which provide continued support for people living with Depression to better cope with day-to-day life.
Day Programs
Depression Management Program
Our Depression Management Program is based on a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) framework. Cognitive refers to our thoughts, while behaviour refers to our actions. CBT focuses on how our thoughts and actions affect our mood. By understanding how our thoughts and actions affect how we feel, we can learn to manage depression.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Program develops skills to manage mental health issues by learning strategies to manage difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively so they have less impact and influence over you. It then focuses on re-connecting with an individual’s values, and uses this to guide positive changes in your life.
Art Therapy
The Art Therapy program is suitable for anyone who struggles to put their thoughts and feelings into words, as well as individuals wanting a safe place to explore themselves through creative expression under a psychodynamic framework. Patients don’t need any skills in painting or drawing. Art Therapy is about self expression, making meaning, exploration and finding healthy coping strategies.
Mindfulness-Integrated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or MiCBT offers a practical set of evidence-based techniques derived from mindfulness training together with principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to address a broad range of psychological disorders and general stress conditions. MiCBT is a four stage model that helps participants to regulate emotion and attention and to externalise these skills into everyday situations they may find difficult.