DEPRESSION COUNSELLING
TYPES OF DEPRESSION:
- MAJOR DEPRESSION
- BIPOLAR DISORDER
- SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
- PSYCHOTIC DEPRESSION
- MELANCHOLIC DEPRESSION
- SITUATIONAL DEPRESSION
CAUSES OF DEPRESSION
HERE ARE SOME COMMON CAUSES AND CONTRIBUTING FACTORS:
BIOLOGICAL FACTORS
Brain regions can all contribute to the development of depression.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Relationship difficulties, financial problems, work or academic stress
GENETIC FACTORS
Indicating a genetic predisposition to the condition.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Certain medical conditions, such as chronic illness, chronic pain, hormonal imbalances
OUR APPROACH
WHAT TO EXPECT
RECOGNIZING ITS COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Hopelessness
Imbalanced sleep
Mood swings
Suicidal Thoughts
TREATMENT
PATHWAYS TO HEALING
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, or counselor, to discuss thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to depression.
MEDICATION
Antidepressant medications are often prescribed to help manage symptoms of depression.
COMBINED THERAPY
Both short-term relief from symptoms and long-term strategies for managing depression.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Provide a sense of community, validation, and encouragement.
BRAIN STIMULATION
The use of targeted electrical or magnetic stimulation to modulate brain activity.