Treatment for depression

Depression affects 11% of adolescents during the teenage years. Across America, depression is one of the highest diagnosed mental illnesses. With the rising stress levels of day to day life, more teenagers are getting diagnosed with this mental illness. Depression is not just simple sadness; it is a mental illness that restricts many people from performing to their highest capabilities. Each individual handles depression in different ways. Many of the symptoms involve the individual secluding…

Adrenal Fatigue Treatment: The adrenals are small glands that sit on top of each Kidney. They are responsible for producing many hormones. One of the most important adrenal hormones is cortisol. “Adrenal Fatigue” is a controversial condition. Doctors are taught in medical school that the adrenals are either fully functioning, or not functioning at all, which is a disorder known as Addison’s disease. An increasing number of doctors are however forming the opinion that there is an intermediate…

Postpartum depression is a type depression disorders among women who gave birth to new born baby, starting just after ten to fifteen days and up to a year after giving birth. Postnatal depression affects one in seven women after birth and this can course great impact on the mother’s health and wellbeing as well as it will impact on the infant’s development (Armstrong & Small, 2010). According current literature shows that the signs for postnatal depression are feeling of sadness, hopeless,…

Depression also known as, major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a serious condition in which affects how you think, feel, and handle daily activities. Depression can happen to anyone at any age. This serious mood disorder comes in different forms, which develop under distinctive circumstances. Some of those examples are: Persistent depressive disorder, Perinatal depression, Psychotic depression, Seasonal affective disorder, and Bipolar disorder. All these types of depressions can…

GF, a 41-year old woman who arrives for her first visit at the clinic. She reports that she has been feeling sad and depressed, with crying spells, trouble sleeping, increased appetite, impaired concentration, and fatigue. She has experienced depression in the past but was able to overcome the symptoms without medication. On physical examination, she appears to be poorly groomed and with minimal facial expressions. She is slow to respond to questions. She admits to being very anxious and…

Mental health disorder can cause differences in behavior especially if a person is not on medication that can help them control their mood swings and changes in their physical ability. As mental illness has different illness such as bipolar, PTSD, depression and more that I will discuss later on. I feel that having a mental illness is not something that is easy to live with and can change a person behavior and destroys relationships because of the mood changes. I want this society to realize…

and grieving over the fact that Allie is gone. In this instance, Holden could have been aided immensely by McKechnie Counselling Services as the individual therapy sessions that are offered assist people in letting go of sadness that is causing depression as well as find personal and spiritual growth. Holden is still holding on to the sadness of his younger brother’s death, which is causing him to be depressed. With the use of individual therapy sessions, Holden could overcome some of his mental…

Depression and Anxiety is a health problem experienced by many college students around the world. The rates of Depression are on the rise, with many college students experiencing symptoms that have a negative impact on academic performance and the quality of life. According to the Center for Disease Control (2008), in 2005 and 2006, 1 out of 20 Americans 12 years of age and older reported having current depression. Lindsey, Fabiano, and Stark (2009) found that 1 and 4 college students…

client dealing with grief. The real question is what approach is best based on the particular client and their needs, wants, exceptions and willingness to receive help. This counselor will use various scientific resources in order to come up with a treatment plan for a fictional client that is dealing with grief. Introduction: Grief and loss is an aspect of life that…

Depression is a mental state characterised by persistent low mood, loss of interest and enjoyment in everyday activities, neurone vegetative disturbance, and reduced energy, causing varying levels of social and occupational dysfunction. Depressive disorders are common, and they are the fourth highest cause of disability worldwide. (bestpractice.bmj.com) Clinical depression is more than experiencing temporary feelings of sadness we all have from time to time in our lives. It is a serious…