Depression and anxiety are the two most common mental health conditions and affect nearly 20% of the population at some time in their lives. In many instances, therapy can be the treatment of choice for depression and anxiety.
When Counseling for Depression May be Needed?
Everyone has down days or a bad week. Although frustrating and challenging, most of us can endure and persevere and come out on the other side. When days are turning into weeks, and weeks into months of being down, there is high probability that clinical depression may have set in. Not surprisingly, being depressed is rather depressing in and of itself. Consequently, what starts out as mild depression can feed on itself and become moderate and eventually severe. Depression left untreated tends to get worse not better. Given the risks of suicidal ideation or attempts, it is wise to intervene while it is mild to moderate rather than waiting till it is severe. Therapy is a great first option for treating depression. Many people worry about having to take medications on going or having to deal with side effects. Counseling is great at helping to explore and examine underlying drivers and life factors that may have triggered an episode of depression. In many cases a deeper understanding of the roots of depression leads to clear action steps toward resolution and alleviation of depression.
Can Counseling and Therapy Help me Conquer My Anxiety?
Anxiety is the number one mental health condition that people struggle with. On the upside, it is also one of the more treatable mental health issues out there. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be one of the most effective counseling and therapy techniques taught to clients for dealing with their anxiety. Medications may provide some symptom relief, but they do not provide you with any profound insight into the way you look at things and think about things. Counseling helps you explore thoughts and beliefs that are often driving a person’s anxiety problems. For example, if a person is prone to perfectionistic thinking and beliefs, they are essentially setting themselves up for failure and a bunch of anxiety. Counselors and therapists excel at not only identifying faulty beliefs and conclusions but teaching you how to challenge and replace these types of thoughts. This not only reduces anxiety but also improves self-esteem and overall well-being and happiness. Don’t suffer needless anxiety or depression. There are many paths out of feeling miserable. A highly trained and skilled therapist is there to help you find that path to a happier and more fulfilling life.
If you are interested in counseling or therapy to help with your depression and anxiety, feel free to contact IPC so you can schedule an appointment with counselor, social workers or psychologists. Please call us now at 763-416-4167, or request an appointment on our website: WWW.IPC-MN.COM so we can sit down with you and complete a thorough assessment and help you develop a plan of action that will work for you. Life is too short to be unhappy. Find the peace of mind you deserve.
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