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

C.A.R.E. is an assortment of licensed residential treatment centers offering critical services to troubled teens in Florida who are experiencing depression and need therapeutic treatment.  We provide a nurturing and calming environment where troubled teens are able to step back from their lives at home and focus solely on the life-saving matter of recovery from depression. 

Florida, like most populated states, experience more than their share of troubled teens. Are you a parent who is concerned about whether or not your child is troubled? Does your boy or girl show behaviors that may be a cry for help? How do you know if your child really needs help? The following is a checklist for teenagers who may be experiencing depression: downward trend in school performance, change in personal appearance or hygiene, destructive or defiant behavior, hallucinations or strange thoughts, appetite change, significant weight change, appears restless or agitated, spends hours staring, loss of energy and feels tired all the time, feels guilty or worthless. Depressed teens who are involved in one or more of these behaviors are in need of help. It may be time to consider a treatment program before a teen is actively suicidal or abusing drugs/alcohol or experiences significant impact on their ability to function in daily life.

Treatment programs that families may need to consider include, residential treatment centers and therapeutic boarding schools which are specifically designed to treat mental health or mood disorders in children, including depression, and are staffed to provide constant supervision and therapeutic support. These programs are setup to provide education, mental health support and therapy, medication, life skills and follow up programs.

Counseling to Treat Depression

Boys and girls with severe depression generally require psychological treatment, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, in addition to one or more medications. Treatment with medication and mental health support therapies increase the likelihood of improved symptoms and relationships with family and friends; it can also improve self-confidence and the ability to cope effectively.