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Dr. Achina Stein & Silvia Covelli

The Healing Depression Project

Next Level Healing·December 17, 2025·64 min·1 min read

Depression Relief in 45 Days with Dr. Achina Stein & Silvia Covelli

With Dr. Achina Stein & Silvia Covelli

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Struggling with treatment-resistant depression? Dr. Achina Stein & Sylvia Covelli share how their Healing Depression Project achieves an 80% success rate by addressing the root causes—from diet and toxins to stress and spiritual health.

Show notes

In this episode of "Next Level Healing," host Dr. Tara Perry welcomes Dr. Achina Stein and Sylvia Covelli from the Healing Depression Project. The discussion centers around the innovative 45-day inpatient program designed to address treatment-resistant depression through a holistic approach. Dr. Stein, a functional medicine psychiatrist, emphasizes the importance of identifying the root causes of depression, which can include factors such as diet, infections, toxins, and stress. Sylvia Covelli shares her personal journey of overcoming 25 years of treatment-resistant depression and highlights the program's success rate, with 80% of participants achieving remission. 

The trio explores the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and spiritual health, and how the program fosters sustainable healing through lifestyle changes, mindfulness practices, and community support. Listeners are encouraged to consider the program as a viable option for those struggling with depression and to recognize the potential for recovery, regardless of how long they have been suffering.

Note: this episode is the recording of a live Q&A Dr. Tara hosted with Dr. Achina Stein and Sylvia Covelli.
 
The Healing Depression Project runs two programs each year, each limited to 10 participants. The next program begins March 1, 2026, and scholarships covering up to 70% of the cost are available. Applications are currently being reviewed.

 

If you have been struggling for a long time, this program may be the turning point you’ve been looking for.

 

Learn more, watch recovery stories, and book a call here:
https://www.healingdepressionproject.com


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Key takeaways

  • [00:00] The Healing Depression Project is a 45-day inpatient program for treatment-resistant depression.
  • [00:00] It has achieved an 80% remission rate among its participants.
  • [00:00] A functional medicine approach is used to identify the root causes of depression, such as diet, infections, toxins, and stress.
  • [00:00] Guest Sylvia Covelli shares her personal journey of achieving remission after 25 years of suffering.
  • [00:00] The program integrates physical, emotional, and spiritual health for holistic healing.
  • [00:00] Sustainable recovery is built through lifestyle changes, mindfulness practices, and community support.

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