What does depression look like?
Depression can range from mild, moderate, or severe and can show itself through different symptoms for each person. Some signs to look out for include: change in appetite and sleep, loss of enjoyment, feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness, thoughts of hurting yourself or death. You can take a quiz here to help you determine if you are struggling with depression https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/depression/
What does anxiety look like?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but not everyone has an anxiety disorder. There are many types of anxiety disorders. This anxiety can show itself in varying symptoms for each person and can range from physical to psychological symptoms. Some signs to notice are: excessive fear or worry, difficulty sleeping, increased heart rate, stomach issues,avoidant behaviors, and panic attacks. Screen for anxiety here:
https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/anxiety/
How can therapy help?
Therapy for depression and anxiety can look different for each person. We use modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and strengths based counseling to find the best tools to help battle depression. Our goal is always to help you feel your best and be able to create the life you want to live even if depression or anxiety is a recurring factor for you. Learning coping skills for managing big emotions is one of the best things you can do for your overall life satisfaction.
Book an appointment with a therapist who can help you start feeling better right away.
Resources for depression:
https://988lifeline.org (suicide hotline)
Text HOME to 741-741 (crisis text line)
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ (crisis and suicide intervention for LGBTQ)
https://calmharm.co.uk (app for self harm reduction)
Resources for Anxiety
https://adaa.org/tips (coping strategies)