Depression

Depression is the number one growing health crisis in the United States.

• 23 million adults in America suffer from depression at any given time

• 75% of all psychiatric hospitalizations are for depression

• The CDC tells us 11% of all Americans above age 12 take an antidepressant

Those who suffer from depression often feel hopeless, stuck, overwhelmed, guilty, empty and exhausted. Depression changes how a person views their life and the world. The struggle with depression often leaves a person feeling alone and misunderstood by friends and family.

Specific symptoms may include:

• Feelings of sadness, despair, or emptiness

• A loss of interest and pleasure in life activities

• Changes in appetite accompanied by weight gain or loss

• Significant problems with sleep

• Loss of energy

• Negative or guilty thoughts about yourself

• Agitation or restlessness

• Difficulty thinking, concentrating and making decisions

• Feeling apathetic and unmotivated

• Thoughts about killing yourself

If you are struggling with depression you do not have to face it alone. Counseling is a proven way to get the help you need. A caring counselor who understands what you are going through can be just the right step on your road to overcoming depression. Click below to set up an appointment with a compassionate and caring counselor.