What Is Depression?
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home.
Source: American Psychiatric Association
Why Is Depression Counseling Important?
A Therapist Trained in Depression Therapy Can Help
Depression is a serious medical condition that cannot be brushed off or ignored. Learn about the most effective tools to get your life back on track.
With expert depression counselors at Ammirati Counseling, you’ll learn how to overcome feelings of hopelessness, isolation and anger, as well as how to deal with discouraging thoughts.
We are here to help you develop new positive ways of seeing yourself, other people, and your future.
Common Depression Signs & Symptoms
- Feeling sad or having a depressed mood
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
- Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting
- Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
- Loss of energy or increased fatigue
- Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., inability to sit still, pacing, handwringing) or slowed movements or speech (these actions must be severe enough to be observable by others)
- Feeling worthless or guilty
- Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions
- Thoughts of death or suicide
Source: American Psychiatric Association
Benefits of Counseling with a Depression Counselor
A trained depression counselor can help you:
- Boost self-acceptance and self-esteem
- Change self-defeating behaviors/habits
- Enhance decision-making skills
- Improve interpersonal skills & communication
- Increase confidence
- Improve conflict resolution abilities
- Manage stress effectively
- Manage emotions, including anger
- Recognize and replace distorted thinking
What Is Depression Counseling?
Depression counseling is a form of psychotherapy that can help you explore the causes of your depression and learn how to manage its symptoms.
While it can be difficult to talk about mental health issues, depression counselors provide a safe place for you to open up about your experiences and begin building tools to cope with this disease more effectively.
If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, the experienced therapists at Ammirati Counseling are ready to help.
