Is it possible to have depression without others noticing? “Functional depression” isn’t a medical term, but it describes a depressive disorder that doesn’t prevent a person from meeting their daily responsibilities. However, depression treatment can improve the life of anyone with depression, no matter how well they hide their symptoms. The first step is to […]
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Which came first: your depression or your insomnia? Depression and sleep are often closely linked, and sometimes, it’s difficult to know which condition is the core problem. However, if you are living with these two issues, a depression treatment program and sleep treatments may both be recommended. Sleep and depression have a bidirectional relationship, meaning
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The loss of a child, parent, partner, or dear friend can leave you feeling like your world is upside down. Mental health professionals identify many kinds of grief, but most people experience “uncomplicated” grief, or grief that begins to improve within six months. A grief counseling program can provide support for people who feel stuck
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Unipolar depression, also called “major depressive disorder,” can severely impact your quality of life and even lead to self-harm. Fortunately, however, this is a treatable mental health condition. In fact, inpatient depression treatment programs are known to be very effective in helping people to manage their symptoms. At Promises, our skilled providers offer unipolar depression
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Depression is one of the most common mental health concerns in the country. It can seriously impact your life, causing you to no longer enjoy your favorite activities and to struggle through every day. Overcoming depression is not easy and often requires taking steps like participating in inpatient depression treatment programs. If you’re battling this
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The holiday season isn’t joyous for everyone. The stress of making things perfect for everyone else, loneliness, and grief are some of the reasons people experience holiday depression. If you struggle to get through the holidays every year, an anxiety disorder treatment program may help. Holiday depression typically feels like regular depression, but it’s triggered
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Depression can be difficult to treat. A client may work with a mental health professional for months to find the right combination of therapies to relieve their symptoms. Fortunately, EMDR therapy is bringing new hope to people with treatment-resistant depression. EMDR therapy for depression may be recommended as a stand-alone treatment or as part of
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Depression is a common mental health concern that affects people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. One factor that increases the likelihood of developing depression is isolation. If you’re battling this issue, treating it can mean relying on inpatient depression treatment programs that offer intensive support. At Promises, we provide inpatient services that help clients
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In today’s digital age, social media has become a central part of our lives, offering a platform for connection and communication. However, its impact on mental health is a growing concern. As more studies reveal the link between social media use and mental health issues, it’s important to explore how these platforms may contribute to
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Depression is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Understanding it and knowing how to support someone who is struggling can be crucial to their recovery process. Let’s consider how to help someone with depression, examine the nature of depression, identify its signs, and discuss supportive strategies, including inpatient depression treatment and the
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