Depression Service
Comprehensive services for depression
Depression is a serious mood disorder that touches every aspect of life. Without effective treatment, depressive episodes can become more frequent and severe and can even worsen other medical conditions you have. We provide comprehensive services, including talk therapy, medications, dedicated programs, and innovative treatments. You receive compassionate care from one of the nation’s top psychiatric providers. We manage all mental health issues to help you feel better.
Mass General Brigham is a leader in mental health and psychiatric care, with McLean Hospital serving as a world leader in care, research, and education.
Part of Mental Health and Psychiatric Services
Our approach to depression care
Our behavioral health specialists have deep expertise in diagnosing all types of depression. Your provider uses evidence-based diagnostic screening tools to better understand your experience and symptoms. Your care team uses this evaluation to determine the type and severity of the depressive disorder and works with you to customize your treatment plan.
You can also use our online depression screening tool. Please share your results with a healthcare provider who can help you with the next steps.
CBT is a proven depression treatment that helps you change unhelpful thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviors. Depending on the type of depression, you or your child may receive CBT or one of these subtypes:
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to accept difficult thoughts and feelings
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to manage emotions and behaviors
We offer dedicated inpatient and outpatient services for adults with depression. Our services includes:
- CBT, DBT, or other forms of talk therapy
- Individual and group therapy sessions
- Innovative treatments, including ketamine service, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
- Medications for depression and other mood disorders
- Mindfulness, meditation, emotion regulation, and stress management
- Residential treatment program
Our pediatric behavioral health experts specialize in treating depression in children and teens. Our Child Depression Program includes:
- CBT, DBT, or other forms of talk therapy
- Dedicated DBT program for teens
- Individual, group, and family therapy
- Medications for depression and other mood disorders
- Accredited high school for teens with major depression and other behavioral health conditions
Depressive disorders and treatments
- Major Depression
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Depression More Than Sadness
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Adjustment Disorder
- Counseling for Depression
- Taking Antidepressant Medicines
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) An Alternate Path to Well-Being
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- Mood Disorders Treatment
- Depression Medicine
- Postpartum Depression Treatment
Contact the Depression Service
Massachusetts General Hospital
617-724-5600
McLean Hospital
617-855-3141