Depression
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Depression is a common but serious mood disorder. It affects how an individual thinks, feels, responds, and handles daily activities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 18.4% of adults struggle with depression, with a higher prevalence of women, individuals between the ages of 18 and 24, and adults with lower levels of education.
While depression is common, it is very difficult to manage and significantly impacts how a person functions day to day. Fortunately, with help, individuals can heal from depression and increase their mood, daily functioning, and overall quality of life. At pH Wellness, we aim to help clients make these changes in a supportive and accepting environment.
Depression Symptoms
Every individual's experience of depression is unique. However, common symptoms include the following:
Persistent sad or empty mood
Pessimism or hopelessness
Guilt or worthlessness
Agitation or persistent frustration
Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
Fatigue and/or low energy
Issues with memory, concentration, or decision-making
Appetite changes and unplanned weight changes
Physical aches or pain not associated with other issues
Thinking about suicide
Suicide planning or attempt of suicide
Increased impulsivity
Unable to meet personal or professional responsibilities
Increased use of drugs or alcohol
Becoming withdrawn or detached
Individuals commonly do not experience every one of these symptoms. The specific symptoms that a person experiences vary depending on the type of depression they are struggling with, other risk factors such as trauma, and who they are as a person. It looks different for each person. However, symptoms commonly impact a person's ability to function, causing them to struggle daily.
Treatment for Depression
Fortunately, there are options for individuals with depression that will help them heal. A variety of therapeutic interventions, medications, and holistic options can all help. The combination of these treatment approaches provides individuals with an understanding of their mental health and tools that help them to improve their mental health and maintain it after treatment.
Therapeutic Interventions
Therapy is a highly effective intervention for depression. There are a variety of therapy options that can help. However, psychotherapy or talk therapy is a primary option. In psychotherapy, individuals discuss their history, current symptoms, and more. They learn what aspects of their life have contributed to their challenges with depression. While this varies for each individual, stress, trauma, and a family history of mental health challenges are often part of the puzzle.
Along with improving an understanding of risk factors, therapeutic interventions also help clients build important skills that improve their mental health. Clients look at their patterns of thinking, feeling, and actions with the help of a counselor. As a result, they learn what they need to change and how to make these changes internally. This is vital to healing from depression, as it provides individuals with the tools they need to manage their mental health throughout their lives.
Medication
While therapeutic interventions are often highly effective and very important in treatment, medication is another valuable tool in healing from depression. Medications that help individuals struggling with depression vary. However, they help them to stabilize their mood by interacting with the brain. For some, medications are used on a short-term basis, while others will use medications throughout their lives to manage symptoms.
In treatment for depression at pH Wellness, clients are provided support and care to manage their medications. Professionals help clients understand the value of medications and provide them with the opportunity to learn more about if they are the right fit for them.
Holistic Options
As depression is a mood disorder, many holistic options can help clients to manage their mood. Holistic options include exercise, diet, breathing techniques, and more. These holistic care options look strikingly similar to self-care. This is because when people learn to care for themselves physically, their mental health is greatly improved.
At pH Wellness, holistic options are built into treatment. Clients have access to a facility and education that helps them build healthy habits, including exercise, into their daily lives and see the result in how they feel when they do.
Value of Treatment for Depression
When an individual is struggling with depression, they commonly do not see a way forward. This is due to the low mood, decreased energy, and other symptoms that present with depression. However, this can all change with treatment. In a program that is designed and structured to help clients make changes and feel better, mental health symptoms improve.
When they do, clients see changes such as improved mood, increased functionality, and an overall enhanced quality of life. While these improvements are beneficial in themselves, they also help clients be more present and successful in both their personal lives and professional lives.
Healing From Depression at pH Wellness
At pH Wellness, we offer depression treatment that addresses both the biological and psychological aspects of depression. Therefore, we consider the physical changes that influence mood and the patterns in an individual's life that play a role in symptoms. This effective and scientific approach is paired with a high level of care and compassion. We provide clients with a supportive and nurturing environment where they can heal from depression by building skills that will support their mental health and well-being far into the future.
As a mood disorder, depression makes daily life more challenging, disrupting your personal life, connections with loved ones, and work life. If you are interested in learning more about how pH Wellness can help you, call us today at (951) 262-8046.