Depression treatment is needed when there is a mental illness that is characterized by extreme sadness.
What Is Depression?
Depression is not just discontent. It is not a weakness of character or a temporary bad mood. If you suffer from depression, you may notice that it is easier to recall negative events and more difficult to bring to mind positive ones. When you are clinically depressed, your thinking process does not work to your advantage. Instead, your view of yourself, others, and the world grows progressively more adverse and you struggle to free yourself from negative thinking, much like someone stuck in quicksand. The more you try to help yourself by reasoning, the deeper into the sand you sink. So how do you get out of the quicksand? You have two choices: remain motionless or find the tools that will help you escape.
Clinical depression, also called major depressive disorder, is caused by several factors. These include genetic predisposition, life stress, personality traits, and brain chemistry. During their lifetime, about 1 in 10 people in Canada will experience depression.
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Symptoms Of Depression
Some typical symptoms of depression include persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt, changes in appetite, low energy, difficulties with sleep, cognitive difficulties such as concentrating, remembering some things and making decisions and in more severe cases, suicidal thoughts.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic approach that will provide you with the tools to escape the hopeless and helpless states which depression creates. It is also the gold standard treatment for anxiety, which often accompanies depression.
Depression Treatment
Despite some opinions, people cannot “snap out” of the depression, because this illness robs a person of their ability to enjoy life. Psychologists developed treatments that involve teaching clients specific strategies to battle the depressive symptoms. CBT is a short-term, goal-oriented therapy treatment that has been shown to be highly effective in treating depression. During therapy, clients gain awareness of their symptoms and learn various practical techniques. This process allows users to feel empowered and more in control of their lives leading to a happier mood, increased pleasure, and self-confidence.
At CBT Psychology for Personal Development, we have experienced Ontario psychologists and psychotherapists who will teach you coping techniques and strategies to deal with your depression in a safe and comfortable setting.
Get in Touch
If you are interested in therapy for depression in Vaughan, Thornhill, Markham, or the GTA, please call or text 905-597-4404 or fill out the form below and you will be contacted within 24 business hours.
