HEALTH: NAVIGATING THE DEPTHS OF DEPRESSION: UNDERSTANDING CLINICAL DEPRESSION AND SEEKING SUPPORT

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor For www.StyleMagazine.com

can disrupt your ability to concentrate on daily tasks. Thankfully, counseling and medications can bring relief to these symptoms.

The National Institute of Mental Health reports that nearly 7% of the population is affected by major depression. Women face a higher risk than men, possibly due to factors like menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. Stressors from work, school, and the complexities of daily life can also heighten the risk of depression.

An official diagnosis requires assessment by a medical professional. Treatment commonly involves a combination of antidepressant medication and talk therapy. In rarer cases, treatments like shock therapy and electroconvulsive therapy may be considered.

Taking control of depression involves recognizing triggers, adhering to prescribed medication, and maintaining open communication with your healthcare provider.

If you're seeking support in Harris County, the Department of Public Health offers a list of mental health resources at PublicHealth.Har- risCountyTX.gov/Resources/Mental-Health-Resources, while the Houston Health Department can be reached at HoustonHealth.org/services/frontlines or through the 9-8-8 helpline.

Call 211 Texas

For help with local mental health care services 24/7.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call 988

Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24/7.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Treatment Referral Helpline

1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727)

General information on mental health and treatment referral, 24/7

The Harris Center

Location: 9401 Southwest Freeway, Houston TX 77074

Availability: 24/7 Mon-Fri 7:30 am – 3:00 pm (Walk-in Clinic); 24/7 (Helpline); Helpline: (713) 970-7000, press 1 or simply dial 988

Website: https://www.theharriscenter.org/

Service(S) Provided: Mental Health

Counseling-General, Developmental Disability, Youth, Substance Abuse Service Area: Harris County

Harris County Community Services

Department

Location: 9418 Jensen Drive, Houston, TX 77093

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Helpline: (832) 927-4955

Website: https://csd.harriscountytx. gov/Pages/default.aspx

Service(s) Provided: Rental assistance, emergency utility assistance, food, clothing and mental health referrals, housing and community resources, transit services, after school programs, meals for the elderly and disabled, disaster recovery, social services, health care and activities for seniors, homeless services, bereavement services

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