Depression

From time to time, we can all feel sad, but depression is different than feeling sad from time to time.

"An estimated 3.8% of the population experience depression, including 5% of adults (4% among men and 6% among women), and 5.7% of adults older than 60 years. Approximately 280 million people in the world have depression (1). Depression is about 50% more common among women than among men. Worldwide, more than 10% of pregnant women and women who have just given birth experience depression (2). More than 700,000 people die due to suicide every year. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death in 15–29-year-olds.".                                                      www.who.int/depressivedisorder

Depression can consume your thoughts and your life before you realize it. Depression is a common but serious mental health disorder that negatively impacts thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Symptoms of depression will most likely not get better until you seek help; negative thoughts can feel like they interfere with day-to-day functioning and, with time, can even begin to affect your physical health.

Three of the most common feelings associated with depression are:

Persistent sad, isolated, or “empty” feelings. This will often lead to other feelings like:

• Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism.

• Feelings of irritability, frustration, or restlessness.

• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness.

 We tend to dismiss many of our signs as stress, but depression ultimately catches up with you and becomes more than you can handle independently. 

With brain maps, WPHC will work to see what type of mood issues the brain is presenting. Often, depression comes coupled with anxiety, but not always.

So call today to get started.