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Depression Psychologist 29Depression Psychologist The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines a depressed person as experiencing feelings of sadness, helplessness, and hopelessness. The exact numbers of people who have severe depression are not known but estimates indicate that about 12 million adults in the US have depression. Depression cuts across all barriers and affects all races, cultures, and social classes. The encouraging news is that it may be successfully treated. Depression Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Depression is not a personal weakness or a condition that can be willed or wished away, but with the support of a health care professional, family and friends along with a variety of depression treatment options, such as prescription medication and psychotherapy, depression sufferers can begin to cope and understand their disorder. Only a professional health care provider can determine the appropriate option to treat each individual case of depression. Depression Counseling
or Psychotherapy has shown to be very effective for people with some forms of depression. Like all treatment options, psychotherapy can be used alone or in combination with medication or other treatments. Depression therapy can help to reduce depression symptoms by challenging and reversing negative beliefs and attitudes as well as help facilitate the resolution of role disputes and assist clients in overcoming problems with social skills and other interpersonal factors that may impact the development of depression. Psychologist for Depression
Though speaking to family and friends can be beneficial to a person suffering from depression there are cases in which a depression therapist can better help through greater knowledge of the disorder and complete options for treatment. Dr. Lisa Saponaro of Plantation Florida is a depression expert offering support gothicpast.com/myomeka/posters/show/37272
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