Depression Treatment for Troubled Teens in Utah | C.A.R.E.

C.A.R.E. is a unit of licensed residential treatment centers that is proud to offer an array of critical services to troubled teens in Utah who are in need of treatment for depression. At C.A.R.E., a team of medical professionals will work with you and your child to develop a customized treatment plan, set goals and monitor progress. Our psychiatrists, nurses and other staff members have expertise and experience in treating mild to serious depression and other mood disorders in troubled teens. Our mission is to provide compassionate, confidential, and professional therapy services to troubled teens so they can return home ready to fulfill a productive and happy life. 

Teen depression is a condition that affects a young person’s thoughts, behaviors and feelings. Depression in teenagers is not a personal weakness, it is a mental health problem. But, it is treatable. The first step for parents, is to acknowledge the possibility that your child has a problem that you can’t fix on your own. Your teen may not have the tools to get better on his own, so telling your child to “pull yourself together” will not be effective if he or she is clinically depressed.

A depressed adolescent is not lazy, stubborn, or just trying to get out of work. A depressed child is ill and needs treatment. Depression is very damaging when left untreated, so don’t wait and hope that the symptoms will go away. If your teen has severe depression or is in danger of self-harm and thoughts of suicide, he or she may need to participate in a residential type program until symptoms improve.

Treatment Options for Depression

Therapeutic boarding schools and residential treatment centers help troubled teens who are experiencing mild to severe depression and are sometimes the most effective treatments. These schools help students continue their academic work while dealing with their emotional and behavioral issues. By putting your child in a safe, nurturing environment, you allow them to focus on their illness and rediscover themselves. Teenagers in these programs can continue their education while learning healthy coping skills under the supervision of qualified therapists.

Parents, if you are seeking professional help, your child can soon be on their way to recovery from battles with depression.