Depression

Each year, approximately 8% of New Yorkers will experience symptoms of depression. This is significantly higher than the national average. Why? Social and environmental factors place urban dwellers at higher risk. Depression affects all facets of life, including how you think, feel, and act. Although sadness is a universal human emotion, depression is significantly more debilitating.

Symptoms of Depression

• A depressed mood most of the day(i.e. feeling sad, empty, hopeless)

• Diminished interest or pleasure in most activities, loss of motivation

• Changes in appetite, leading to weight loss or weight gain

• Insomnia, or increased need for sleep

• Feeling restless or slowed down

• Loss of energy, lethargy, or fatigue

• Feeling worthless or guilty

• Feeling irritable or easily angered

• Diminished ability to think or concentrate

• Thoughts about death, hurting yourself, or suicide

Depression can manifest in many different ways, for short or long periods of time. It can feel random, or it may be triggered by specific events or experiences. Depression is complex, and it affects each person differently. The important thing to know is that therapy can help you to overcome your symptoms of depression. Specifically, therapy can help you to identify and change patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to depression, so that you can once again experience inner joy, contentment, and happiness. 

Getting Treatment

Our therapists are equipped to help you learn new coping skills and modify your thoughts and behavior in order to overcome depression. They will help you not only to find relief, but also address any underlying issues that may be contributing to your symptoms. If you know what to do when you are feeling depression, you will know how to effectively cope with symptoms so that they do not debilitate or impair your life. 

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, do not wait. Help is only a phone call away.