Depression
Feelings of sadness, emptiness, or heaviness that impact daily life. Therapy helps you regain emotional balance, clarity, and inner strength.
Overview
Depression is a common but serious mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and functions in daily life. It is more than temporary sadness. Individuals may feel persistently low, lose interest in activities, or struggle with energy and motivation. Depression can interfere with work, relationships, physical health, and overall well-being. It may appear gradually or after a triggering event but can also occur without a clear cause.
Symptoms
Persistent sadness or emptiness
Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
Fatigue or low energy
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Changes in appetite or weight
Sleep disturbances (insomnia or oversleeping)
Feelings of guilt, shame, or worthlessness
Irritability or restlessness
Physical aches and pains without medical explanation
Thoughts of death or self-harm (in severe cases)
Causes
Imbalance of brain chemicals (serotonin, dopamine)
Genetics or family history of mood disorders
Traumatic or stressful life events
Chronic medical illness
Hormonal changes
Negative thinking patterns
Lack of social support
Substance use or withdrawal
How Therapy Can Help
Psychotherapy (CBT, interpersonal therapy, trauma-focused therapy)
Medication such as antidepressants (when recommended by a psychiatrist)
Lifestyle changes: exercise, structured routine, balanced sleep
Mindfulness & relaxation practices
Social support & healthy relationships
Avoiding alcohol/substance misuse
In severe cases: hospitalization or intensive therapy support
