What is Depression? Major depression is a serious problem for individuals and for society. People dealing with depression experience a low mood or lack of interest in pleasurable activities, and also may experience sleeplessness or oversleeping, lack of appetite or overeating, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fatigue, feeling slowed down, and suicidal ideation. Depression is…
What is depression? Major depression is a serious problem for individuals and for society. According to a recent report published by the World Health Organization, major depression is the number one cause of death and disability in industrialized nations. This means that depression causes more problems for society than heart disease or diabetes or HIV…
When the season moves into winter, the days grow shorter, and the skies turn gray, do you find that your mood darkens as well? If so, you’re not alone. Approximately 10% of Americans experience a lower mood during the winter months, and this rate is as high as 20-30% of people in more Northern latitudes…
People with dysthymia usually feel like they have little or no joy in their lives. Rather, things seem gloomy most of the time. If you have dysthymia, you may feel like you’ve been depressed your whole life. You may have a hard time enjoying things and having fun. You might tend to be withdrawn, worry…
Depression is highly treatable. In consultation with you, we will design the most effective treatment plan for your specific situation. Our approach is active and focused on your values and specific needs. We also provide referrals to our in-house medication provider if needed as part of a complete treatment experience. In our depression treatment program, we…
