4.7% of American adults experience regular feelings of depression. Are you one of them? Many people think that depression is the default, but this isn’t true. If you’re experiencing depression, going to therapy can help. Depression counseling can teach you coping mechanisms and help you understand what you’re going through. But how do you know […]
An Ultimate Guide to Depression and Anxiety
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 5% of all adults suffer from depression. Additionally, about 19% of US adults have some type of anxiety disorder. About 7% of children in the US also regularly experience anxiety. As such, depression and anxiety are some of the leading mental health issues affecting both adults and children. […]
A Quick Guide to Depression Medication Management
Sometimes depression can make you feel alone, but did you know that 1 in 10 Americans take antidepressant medications, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)? Medications may help you through your depression so you can get back to enjoying the things you love. However, just like with all medications, there are some important things to […]
Signs of Depression: A Guide to This Mental Health Disorder
According to the CDC, 4.7% of adults over the age of 18 in the US experience regular feelings of depression. It is estimated that more than 264 million people around the world suffer from this mood disorder. Researchers and scientists aren’t exactly sure what causes depression. There are a number of factors, though, that they […]
Bilingual Therapy for Depression Counseling: What You Need to Know
Are you wondering whether bilingual counseling might benefit your or a friend or loved one? 20% of Americans speak more than one language. Sometimes, this comes about because a person left their home country or grew up in a home in which people didn’t speak English. This has posed a unique opportunity for counselors. Often, […]