Roughly 1 in 3 people with depression are deemed “treatment resistant,” meaning 2 or more medications haven’t been effective in treating their depression. If finding the right treatment for managing depression has been difficult, you’re in the right place.
We started a company to help people with severe and treatment-resistant depression access the care they need. For that reason, we’ve hired the nation’s top psychiatric experts and medical researchers who each have years of experience managing long-term, complex cases of depression. Our psychiatrists are backed by a team of medical researchers who work together to get you access to the right treatments.
One-size-fits-all is not in our vocabulary. With over 200 treatment options, our psychiatrists create comprehensive programs to find the right fit for your needs.
Our clinical experts work to understand your preferences and concerns, so that for once, you’ll actually enjoy getting treated.
We have no financial incentives tied to your prescriptions. Our physicians only get paid when they deliver you high quality care. This means that we can stay focused only on what’s best for you.
Once accepted, you’ll be able to schedule an intake session with a psychiatrist to talk in depth about your care needs. Our board-certified psychiatrists specialize in treatment-resistant behavioral diseases, specifically focusing on depression.
Our toolkit includes 200+ treatments that range from pharmacological protocols to evidence-based behavioral treatments like EMDR, ACT, and CBT.
You’re not alone. You can call or text us anytime and join our community for support and advice from others in the same place as you.
Work with a specialist to create your personalized care plan. Feeling better shouldn’t be hard.
We know what it’s like to struggle with mental health. Our personal experiences, and the heartbreaking experiences of our loved ones, are what inspired Options MD.
Over 50% of people with mental health disorders have a negative experience with the first medication they try. We believe feeling better shouldn’t be hard, so we’re creating a virtual clinic with some of the best psychiatric experts out there.
Our board-certified team of psychiatry experts has a minimum of 7 years of real-world clinical experience. Together, they have created a holistic approach to managing severe and chronic depression that is backed by clinical research.
• Options MD Medical Director
• Board-certified psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital
• Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School
• Options MD Medical Advisor
• Distinguished Professor and Director, Neuromodulation Division, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, UCLA
• Author of over 200 scientific articles regarding treatment of mood disorders
• Options MD Medical Director
• Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist
• Artificial Intelligence Researcher
• Best-Selling Author
• Options MD Head of Data Science
• Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist
• Volunteer Clinical Professor at the University of California San Francisco
• Conducted Studies on Testing Novel Neuromodulation Technologies for the Treatment of Depression.
Assess your history of depression, symptoms, lifestyle, overall health, and personal treatment preferences.
You’ll receive a diagnosis confirmation, a personalized treatment plan, and access to the professionals you need to regain control of your life.
Receive personalized, evidence-based therapy like CBT, ACT, DBT, or EMDR that can be combined with other treatment options.
Optimize your treatment through close monitoring of your symptoms. Adjust medication to manage side effects and combine them with therapies that work for you.
Self-pay pricing will be increased starting March 25th. This will not impact patients using insurance.
Our competitive prices offer you access to leading experts who provide innovative, high-quality care.
The Typical Telehealth Service |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment Availability | Up to 3 Months Wait | Same Week Appointments |
| Time Spent With Psychiatrist | 20 Minutes | 1 Hour Intake, 30 Minute Follow Ups |
| Services | Medication Management | Diagnosis Confirmations, Second-opinion Services, Personalized Treatment Plans, Medication Management, Evidence Based Therapy |
| Doctor Qualifications | Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners | Board-certified Psychiatrists and Medical Researchers from Harvard, Columbia, UCSF and more |
| Doctors Trained In | General Psychiatry and Basic Talk Therapy | Research, Evidence-based, and Innovative Treatments |
| Treatment Options | SSRIs | 100s of Treatment Options |
| Referral Coordination | None | Referral coordination for intensive treatment options like TMS, ECT and Ketamine |
“I found them to be really accessible in terms of being able to find what you need, being able to get to it, the language that was used, and the way that the research and the information was laid out”
“I’ve struggled with depression for over 15 years. I was starting to feel hopeless until I found Options MD. Their individual approach to treatment helped steer me in the direction I needed to go to feel normal again.”
“I’ve been struggling with depression for the better part of a decade. I now have an appointment to speak with my provider regarding some of these options, and I’m excited and hopeful for the future.”
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Feel like you’ve tried everything? We will help you find the treatment that works for you.
The great news: there are over 200 treatments for depression, and our team of psychiatric experts are equipped to work with you on determining the best and most appropriate treatment.
Treatment options include medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, and natural treatment.The right solution for you may even include a combination of treatments.
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Roughly 1 in 3 people with depression are deemed “treatment resistant.”Â
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) occurs when you have an inadequate response to at least two antidepressants or treatments. TRD doesn’t mean that there isn’t a treatment that will work for your depression; it is just taking extra time to figure out the right treatment.Â
If you have struggled to find the right treatment for your depression, you may have TRD. Luckily, you are in the right place! Options MD specializes in assisting individuals with TRD to find the right treatment.
Depression can be a chronic and recurring disorder for some individuals. For others, depression lasts for a set amount of time and is resolved with the right treatment. Chronic depression is a general term that is used to describe multiple forms of depression that can be chronic.Â
Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) is a type of chronic depression where symptoms are present on the majority of days for two or more years.Â
The symptoms of PDD are less severe than those associated with major depressive disorder (MDD). The persistent nature of the symptoms can cause people to normalize the symptoms; however, PDD also requires treatment. The symptoms can include:Â
Major depressive disorder (MDD), bipolar depression, psychotic depression, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can all be chronic, resulting in recurrent depressive episodes over the course of someone’s life. Unlike PDD, depressive episodes for these types of depression are usually shorter but the symptoms may be more severe than PDD.
There are many types of depression. Some types of depression are caused by life events and others by chemical changes in your brain.Â
At Options MD, you undergo an extensive intake process, where we learn as much as possible about your medical history, lifestyle, and unique circumstances to understand what treatments will work for you. This is a personalized process that requires close work with the team to find the right solutions for you.
Yes, depression can be a chronic and recurring disorder for some individuals. For others, depression lasts for a set amount of time and is resolved with the right treatment.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), also known as major depression, can have the most severe and serious symptoms.Â
With major depression, the dark mood associated with depression is all-consuming. You may lose interest in activities that previously brought you pleasure. You are more likely to have numerous depressive symptoms at the same time, like low energy, appetite changes, difficulty with concentration, sleep disturbances, or feelings of hopelessness or guilt. Â
These symptoms are severe enough to impact your relationships, work performance, or other important areas of your life. Your depressive symptoms may sometimes start after a personal loss or difficult life event, but symptoms persist significantly longer than what would normally be expected.Â
Major Depression can be managed with the right treatment.
Our clinical team is always on the look-out for the latest and greatest treatments. Click below to download our free guide about groundbreaking and experimental therapies for treatment-resistant depression.
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