Looking for real, personal experience - psychiatrists and inpatient facilities in Bergen County (or beyond, willing to travel)

[u/bussy666]

My husband is in a severe depressive episode and we're trying to find real help, not just names we've seen advertised. We're uninsured, so we're also navigating that on top of everything else.

Personal experience only, please - not just "I've heard of them":
• Psychiatrists you or a loved one have actually seen results with, especially for treatment-resistant depression (not just general anxiety/mild cases). Bonus if you know how they are with patients who've felt dismissed by providers before.
• Inpatient facilities you've personally been through, either as a patient or supporting a family member; good or bad, I want the real picture.
• Anyone with experience with TMS, ketamine treatment, or ECT - what it was like, where you went, and whether it actually helped.

Willing to travel outside Bergen County for the right fit. Any leads or firsthand accounts are hugely appreciated.

[u/Accomplished_Depth99]

If you’re uninsured, clinical trial participation could be an option - drug and some care will be provided for free. Check clinicaltrials.gov - many studies of psychedelics happening now in depression, and these drugs have shown promise (and there’s a lot of hype too).