Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD): What is it and what can be done?
Many people with depression respond very well and quickly to treatment. But some people do not respond to the usual course of treatment (talk therapy and/or antidepressants) and need more help. If two to three drug treatments fail, a person may be considered treatment resistant. However, new treatments, especially in the past year, are providing new options and paths out of depression even for those whose illness is considered treatment resistant. We hope this information will help you make informed decisions – choices that can lead to recovery. Every day, we learn more about depression. Every day brings more hope and a brighter future. It is best to discuss these issues and options with a psychiatrist that specializes in treatment-resistant depression. You may need more than one psychiatrist’s opinion. These psychiatrists often work at psychiatric hospitals or large hospitals. 1.
