Overcome Depression and Reclaim Your Life With Our Depression Treatment
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Do you feel like you don’t care about things you used to enjoy? Are you overwhelmed with a feeling of emptiness even when you’re with your friends, family, or people at school or work? Is life losing its sense of purpose?
Signs of depression in children and teens may include trouble at school, unexplained body aches or illnesses, low self-esteem, behavioral changes, social withdrawal, self-harm, or engagement in risky behaviors.
As an adult, you may be struggling with a constant sense of sadness, negative thoughts, difficulty sleeping or eating, problems at work or in relationships, finding pleasure in the things that once gave you joy, feeling irritable, and feelings of failure and “not being good enough.”
Living with depression often involves having inaccurate and unhelpful thoughts about oneself, others, and the world. These thoughts can be the result of beliefs triggered by adversity, difficult life events, circumstances, or stressors.
Take back control and start enjoy living again.
While everyone experiences occasional sadness, depression is different and can have a severe impact on your life. Depression can be a debilitating disinterest, lack of energy, and sadness that affects your relationships, productivity, well-being, and even your physical health.
When experiencing depression, it may feel like you are looking at the world through distorted lenses, making everything seem distressing and unsettled. Over time, you may start to believe negative assumptions about yourself or the world, leading to a sense of hopelessness and helplessness.
What is Major Depression?
Major depression is the leading cause of disability in the US, affecting over 17 million adults, according to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA). In 2021, 20% of the population ages 12-17 reported a Major Depression Episode (MDE) in the previous year (view more).
Even mild depression symptoms or prolonged sadness (Dysthymia) can have significant consequences. Unfortunately, many people may not realize the negative effects of depression on their lives.
Depression can arise from various factors, such as biological influences, significant life changes, personal struggles, shifts in relationships, or the loss of a loved one.
Additionally, past neglect and emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, especially during childhood or adolescence, can also contribute to the development of depression. The pressures of social media, peers, and academics that many young people already face can further exacerbate feelings of low self-worth.
Sadness is a normal part of life, but depression is a complex condition that requires personalized care. Here are some things to consider if you need specialized treatment:
Are you constantly feeling down?
Is the feeling of sadness and lack of energy pretty persistent in your life?
Maybe you feel like all the things that you used to enjoy no longer seem attractive, interesting, or bring you pleasure.
Is your mood affecting your relationships?
We are all unique, so we can react in different ways.
Still, you can ask yourself if the change of mood, lack of interest, and low energy are affecting your relationships, work, or study.
Are you battling suicidal thoughts?
Depression can create a sense of worthlessness and loss of purpose that leads to suicidal thoughts.
It can also increase the risk of substance or alcohol abuse when used to temporarily reduce the symptoms.
If these situations are happening to you or someone around you, therapy can help you identify and address the underlying causes of the depression, develop coping skills, and improve your emotional well-being.
You don't have to live with depression; there are effective treatments that can help you regain your joy.
Overcome your depression with an approach based on clear goals, applying evidence-based methodologies using CBT.
CBT is widely recognized as being equally as effective as medication in preventing the recurrence of depression symptoms after treatment. The foundation of CBT is the understanding that how we think, feel, and act are interconnected. In other words, our thoughts influence our emotions and behavior.
Through CBT, you will learn to recognize and challenge unhelpful thinking styles and negative beliefs. Some examples include overgeneralizing, all-or-nothing thinking, rejecting the positive, minimizing or maximizing the importance of events, taking things personally, and self-labeling thoughts such as “I’m a loser.”
CBT can help them understand the negativity of their thought patterns and replace them with a positive, self-affirming perspective. Discovering new ways of looking at thoughts and feelings can enhance their coping skills and enable them to respond differently to stressful situations.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured process based on CBT and is adapted for people who experience intense emotions. The process begins with a pre-assessment, continues with weekly individual therapy sessions, and may include weekly group training sessions and homework assignments.
DBT is especially effective for treating and managing a wide range of mental health conditions, including borderline personality disorder (BPD), self-harm, suicidal behavior, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorder, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. DBT helps people learn healthier ways to cope and better manage their feelings and relationships with others.
DBT uses four pillars or modules:
Mindfulness fosters observing thoughts and emotions objectively, detached from self and surroundings.
It involves non-judgmental awareness of present experiences, separating them from reactions.
Skills developed include “what” (observing, describing, participating) and “how” (non-judgmentally, one-mindfully, effectively).
Emotion Regulation in DBT provides psychoeducation on emotions, fostering deep understanding.
It teaches problem-solving, reality-checking, and opposite action to counter emotional tendencies. Skills aim to reduce emotional vulnerability and avoidance.
The module encourages active choice in responding to emotions, aiming to shift perspective and decrease avoidance.
Interpersonal effectiveness focuses on skillfully achieving objectives while maintaining respect for oneself and relationships.
It aims to reduce avoidance in interactions, facilitating change in emotional avoidance.
Emphasis is placed on increasing behaviors that are likely to receive positive reinforcement, promoting healthier interpersonal dynamics and emotional well-being.
Distress tolerance teaches crisis survival skills, emphasizing acceptance in unchangeable situations to prevent worsening outcomes.
Techniques include self-soothing, moment improvement, and adaptive distraction. Key concepts include “radical acceptance” and “willingness.”
The module aims to reduce self-destructive behaviors like self-injury, substance abuse, and risky distractions.
In addition to CBT, our depression treatment center incorporates aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which uses mindfulness practices to increase awareness and develop an attitude of acceptance toward painful thoughts and emotions.
It can be particularly helpful in managing difficult thoughts and emotions associated with depression. ACT teaches you to observe these experiences without fighting against them, much like watching clouds pass by in the sky.
Get it off Your Chest!
Stop depression and start living a fulfilling life.
Depression can distort your perception of yourself and the world, stealing your joy, excitement, hope, and happiness. With our evidence-based treatments, you will learn to recognize your value, embrace your worth, and overcome your struggles.
We will guide you to think differently and live in the present moment, empowering you with hope and confidence for the future, whether you are a parent seeking help for your child or an individual seeking counseling for depression.
Safe Environment
Our specialists understand the importance of creating a safe and trusting environment for you or your child to open up about painful thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Trust & Growth
As trust and comfort grow, we will explore early experiences that may contribute to core beliefs and current challenges with depression in everyday life.
Goal Oriented
We will work together to identify negative thought processes and behavioral responses to stressful situations with the goal of modifying and reversing unhelpful patterns.
We believe that our integrated approach, combined with our commitment to staying informed about the latest advancements in mental health care, makes our treatment the best choice for individuals seeking effective and compassionate depression treatment.
Staying in the grips of depression can have significant consequences on your life. It may result in prolonged suffering, decreased quality of life, strained relationships, impaired performance at work or school, and a persistent sense of hopelessness.
Untreated depression can also increase the risk of other mental health issues or negative coping mechanisms, such as substance abuse or self-harm.
Helping a Loved One
Having someone you care about struggling with depression can be overwhelming and worrisome. Here are some things you can do to support your loved one in their path to recovery:
Remember that the path to recovery is not a straight line and is full of roadblocks and challenges. Staying positive and supportive is of great help to them during their treatment.
