Depression

Omega-3 and Mood Disorders

Posted on 23/04/2014 in Depression

TL;DR:Modern diets are too high in omega-6 and too low in omega-3, causing inflammation and increasing disease risk. Omega-3s—especially EPA—support heart, brain, and mood health, and may help treat depression. Aim for balance by eating fatty fish, nuts, and seeds, and avoiding corn and soy oils. When shopping at my local grocery store this week I took a moment to look around and I noticed a variable mixing of different health benefits plastered across every carton and container. Some are ‘heart wise’, others ‘fortified’ with vitamins, or ‘no sugar added’ and so on. One common additive I’ve noted lately has… Read More Here!

 

CBT in Calgary: What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Depression, Stress Management

TL;DR: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps patients recognize how negative thought patterns—not events themselves—impact emotions like anxiety or depression. CBT therapists in Calgary guide clients to challenge these distortions, improving emotional well-being and decision-making. Cognitive behavioural therapy is based on the idea that thoughts predominantly influence emotional states rather than the impact of external stimuli. A CBT therapist in Calgary will typically work with patients who are depressed, suffer from anxiety or phobias and other mental health issues to help them understand the irrationality of negative thinking. Exploring the Role of a CBT Therapist CBT professionals provide information which helps… Read More Here!

 

Risk factors in Edmonton for Depression

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management

TL;DR: Depression risk factors include family history, stress, illness, isolation, and trauma. Edmonton counselors assess these risks and provide therapy to manage symptoms and prevent depression. Basic risk factors for depression include having close family members who have suffered depression; experiencing multiple stressful events in a short period of time (divorce, death of loved one, economic hardships) and having a chronic medical condition. Edmonton depression counselors can help someone who is clinically depressed by providing counseling and the utilization of therapeutic techniques that alleviate depression symptoms. Risk factors for depression are investigated by a depression counselor during the initial visit.… Read More Here!

 

Exploring the Effectiveness of CBT

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Depression, Tips for Therapy

TL;DR: CBT helps treat depression by changing negative thought patterns, using tools like thought-logging to build healthier thinking and prevent relapse. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT can provide effective relief from a variety of disorders including depression and personality disorders. CBT focuses on changing the kind of dysfunctional thinking that produces negative emotions and asserts that it is our thoughts which generate behaviours and feelings rather than what is externally happening to us. For example, a patient of Insight Psychological who is suffering from depression and thinks he or she is worthless will be directed to understand that this pattern… Read More Here!

 

Depression Counselling in Calgary

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management

TL;DR: Depression is a serious condition that often requires professional help. In Calgary, treatment typically combines medication and cognitive behavioral therapy, while support from family, friends, and depression support groups can aid recovery. Insight Psychological offers specialized counselling and guidance to connect with these resources. Depression is a serious mental disorder that affects millions of people and rarely vanishes on its own; often times the best way to deal with depression is to seek the assistance of counselling. Treatments Available in Calgary Due to neurotransmitter imbalances as well as complex psychological issues, depression treatment usually implements a combination of medication… Read More Here!

 

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