Introduction: Why Root Cause Approach Matters in Mental Health
Mental health struggles like depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue, and insomnia aren’t just surface-level issues. They’re often deeply rooted in a person’s biological, psychological, and environmental history. Unfortunately, traditional treatments frequently overlook this complexity. At RECOUP, we believe in treating mental health from the inside out. Our 4R Approach—Relief, Root Cause, Rebalancing, and Regeneration—offers a scientifically grounded, holistic, and personalized path to recovery. In this blog, discover how one woman’s journey through our 4R framework and root cause mental health approach led to not just recovery—but transformation.
Case Study: Reclaiming Joy – A 35-Year-Old Woman’s Mental Health Recovery Story
Presenting Concerns
A 35-year-old marketing executive from Bengaluru came to RECOUP with:
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Ongoing chronic fatigue
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Persistent low mood and lack of motivation
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Difficulty focusing and brain fog
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Sleep disturbances for over two years
Diagnosed with mild depression and generalized anxiety disorder, she had previously tried antidepressants and talk therapy with minimal relief. Her mental health decline began post-COVID and was compounded by long work hours, poor diet, minimal physical activity, and a recent divorce.
She also disclosed childhood emotional neglect, revealing trauma that had never been fully addressed.
The Recoup 4R Approach to Mental Health Recovery
Step 1: Relief – Immediate Support & Comprehensive Assessment
Our first goal was to stabilize her symptoms and conduct a 360-degree integrative evaluation by our multidisciplinary team:
Assessments Conducted:
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DASS-21, ACE Score, Sleep Quality Index
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Lifestyle & dietary analysis
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Gut microbiome testing
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Vitamin and hormone profiling
What We Discovered:
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Moderate depressive symptoms
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Delayed circadian rhythm (disrupted sleep-wake cycle)
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Gut dysbiosis (low beneficial bacteria)
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Low levels of Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and Omega-3 fatty acids
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Elevated cortisol levels (stress hormone)
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ACE score of 3, indicating significant early-life emotional adversity
Step 2: Root Cause – Addressing Underlying Triggers
We don’t just ask “what’s wrong?”—we ask “why?”
Psychological Root Causes:
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Started EMDR therapy to process unresolved trauma
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Guided journaling and emotional expression exercises
Biological Root Causes:
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Anti-inflammatory, gut-healing nutrition plan
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Eliminated caffeine, refined sugar, and processed foods
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Targeted supplementation for D3, B12, and Omega-3
Environmental Factors:
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Digital detox and screen hygiene protocols
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Work-life boundaries and ergonomic workstation setup
Step 3: Rebalancing – Restoring Mind-Body Harmony
With root causes identified and addressed, we moved to restoring balance:
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and guided breathwork
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Weekly Tai Chi sessions for physical and emotional centering
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Psychotherapy based on Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET)
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Melatonin and light therapy to reset her circadian rhythm
Step 4: Regeneration – Building Emotional Resilience
Recovery isn’t the finish line—it’s the beginning of a renewed life.
What We Focused On:
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Health coaching to build sustainable routines around food, movement, and rest
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Encouraged community engagement and social support
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Practiced CBT-based self-compassion exercises
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Resilience-building through gratitude journaling and positive psychology tools
Results After 4 Months: A Life Transformed
The outcomes were not just measurable—they were meaningful:
✅ DASS-21 scores: Significant drop in depression, anxiety, and stress
✅ Sleep improved from 4–5 hours to 7–8 hours per night
✅ Brain fog reduced, mood stabilized, and energy levels rebounded
✅ Improved gut health and digestion
✅ Reclaimed a sense of joy, self-worth, and purpose
Why Choose Recoup’s Integrative Mental Health Program and 4R approach?
At RECOUP, we understand that mental health is health. Our integrative approach addresses the gut-brain axis, trauma, hormonal imbalances, and lifestyle stressors in a cohesive and compassionate way. We tailor every plan to the individual—not just their diagnosis.
Whether you’re battling burnout, trauma, anxiety, or depression, healing is possible when you treat the root, not just the symptoms.
Ready to Heal from the Root?
Join the Recoup Integrative Mental Health Program and start your personalized journey to lasting wellness today.
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Director, Mental Health
