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Your treatment plan may include different types of therapy, which can help you explore your feelings and behaviors and take proactive steps to feel better. Your doctor can help you decide which type of therapy is best for you. In individual therapy, you’ll have one-on-one confidential sessions with a therapist. In group therapy, which is led by a mental health professional, you can connect with others who are dealing with similar health issues or wellness goals.
Ways to manage moderately severe depression
Moderately severe depression is very common and very treatable. While there are things you can do to help yourself, you may also benefit from getting professional mental health treatment, including therapy, medication, or a combination of both. You can work with your doctor to develop a treatment plan that’s personalized to fit your needs — and if you want to meet with a mental health specialist, you don’t need a referral. Just call us to get started, and see below for some resources that can help.1
You don’t have to go it alone. Online communities and in-person peer support groups offer a place to share information and connect with others who have similar interests and concerns. Here are a few:
Talk to your doctor about whether medication for depression is right for you. They can help you develop a treatment plan based on your individual needs and preferences.
Not sure about your self-assessment results?
If you think you’re experiencing a different level of depression than what your results show, you can retake the self-assessment as many times as you like. Or browse the other recommended care options below:
Footnotes
1 The services described above are not covered under your health plan benefits and are not subject to the terms set forth in your Evidence of Coverage (EOC) or other plan documents. These services may be discontinued at any time without notice.
Reviewed by Lorena L. Roth, LCSW, February 2023.