Depression Treatment
Depression
We all go through days where we feel down and feel that life is a struggle. We have developed ways to get over this feeling. These can include going for a walk, watching a film or talking to a friend. Depression is a state whereby weeks pass and we cannot get over this feeling of despair and low mood. At times like this we need help to get over what then becomes an illness. Symptoms of clinical depression include the following, but please note that you only need a few of these to be diagnosed with clinical depression:
The disorders specific to children include:
- Persistent low mood
- Getting tired easily and not having much energy
- Not enjoying things you have always enjoyed
- Persistent low mood
- Disturbed sleep, often with early morning awakening
- Reduced appetite & weight loss (can have increased appetite and weight gain)
- Poor attention and concentration
- Feelings of guilt
- Loss of self-confidence and self-esteem
- Thoughts of deliberate self-harm or suicide
- A feeling that there is no hope for the future and that the future will be bleak
There is excellent treatment for depression and all people suffering with depression can expect to feel better. Treatment of depression does not always require medication. In fact, if not diagnosed properly, medication can be harmful. Here at The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre careful diagnostic evaluation will be followed up with a robust treatment plan. This will be led by a Consultant Psychiatrist. Treatment will include one or more of the following: psychotherapy (e.g. CBT); medications; exercise; diet advice; activity & routine planning; help with other issues like relationship issues, etc. Most importantly, we will help you not only to treat the symptoms but also to look at underlying causes.
A-Z Issues
ADHD
ADHD is a condition, often with onset in childhood, which can present for the first time in adults.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a very common reaction to stress. In its mildest form it is excessive worrying.
Bereavment & Grief
Bereavement is the feeling of loss experienced when one loses a loved one. This can include a close friend or
Bipolar Affective Disorder
Bipolar Affective Disorder, also known as Manic Depression, is a mental condition that affects
Children’s Issues
Psychological issues and mental disorders are increasingly common in children and some of
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders are characterised by unhelpful attitudes to food which can result in highly troubling and
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OCD is a common condition which is characterised by obsessions and compulsions.
Postnatal Depression
Giving birth is a very stressful and physically demanding experience. The change in role
Psychological Issues
Anger is an emotional response to someone who you feel has deliberately wronged you.
Relationship & Marital Issues
Psychotherapy and Counselling is the treatment of choice. Our experienced professionals will assess
Stress
Normal levels of stress can help and motivate to be productive and efficient. Excessive stress
Trauma
Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience which would be experienced as such