Depression is different from going through a rough time or being sad. It is a serious mental health condition that affects not only your everyday behaviour and thought processes but also your emotions. Symptoms that indicate clinical depression include a feeling of low mood for a long time, feelings of melancholy, or lack of interest for weeks or even months.
Primary causes of depression include genetics, neurochemistry, hormonal changes, and psychosocial factors such as stressful life events. Injury, chronic illness, substance abuse, major life changes, such as the death of a loved one, or problems with one's means of subsistence are likely some of the causes.
Most of the time, depression causes people to feel hopeless and irritable. Other signs may include dramatic mood swings, increased or loss of appetite and energy, sleep disturbances, poor concentration, hopelessness, or excessive guilt, and thoughts about death or suicide.
Depression affects 1 in 5 people at some stage of their lives.
It is one of the most common mental health ailments.
Getting professional treatment or counselling for depression through online counselling is as effective as going in person.
Depression made me lose touch with the joy in life. No matter how hard I tried, simple daily tasks became overwhelming.
I struggled to find motivation at work, and my relationships crumbled. The heaviness of depression took over my life.
This is not the future I want!
Treating depression often requires a combination of therapy, lifestyle adjustments, and sometimes medication. Techniques like regular exercise, mindfulness, maintaining a routine, and spending time with loved ones can make a big difference. CBT, or cognitive behavioural therapy, is well known for being an effective method of treating depression.
Depression counselling offers a supportive space to share your feelings and uncover the root causes of your depression. Our skilled therapists use proven methods to help you overcome challenges and reclaim your life.