Depression Therapy: Finding Your Way Back to Well-Being
Are you losing interest in relationships, work, or activities you once enjoyed?
Do you feel ambivalent or hopeless about your life?
Are you struggling with a deep, unrelenting sadness that feels impossible to shake?
If so, you may be experiencing depression—and you’re not alone.
Understanding Depression
The term “depression” is often misunderstood or misused in our society. It’s more than just “feeling sad.” Depression can affect every aspect of your life, clouding your thoughts, draining your energy, and making even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. Left untreated, it can lead to severe emotional and physical health issues.
Depression can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. It manifests in different ways depending on a person’s unique circumstances. While there’s no single cause, depression can be influenced by a range of factors—biological, environmental, and psychological.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 7.3 million adults (or 7.1% of the population) in the United States suffer from depression. It’s one of the most common mental health conditions, but it is also highly treatable.