I hadn't actually thought about day-treatment facilities...that may be a better idea. It would still allow her to receive the benefit of daily therapy/discussion - without feeling she's been "institutionalized" (a normal feeling, I imagine).

Just for the record, the 2 meds and therapists she has tried have both been over about a one year period. My reason for wanting her to go to an 'all day' treatment schedule is not to get her stabilized on medications, but rather get her stabilized on therapy itself. In addition, she needs to be able to talk candidly and openly with others who are experiencing the same pain.

Since I've never dealt with serious depression, I truly can't understand what she's feeling...all I can do is be a sounding board for her and provide reassurance that she CAN and WILL get better.

Just a side note here: What is your opinion of a 30-minute therapy session ? To me, it just doesn't seem like that's enough time to even BEGIN developing a relationship with a therapist...especially when it's only once a week at best. In reality, it's more like 20-25 minutes of actual "discussion".