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At this Mental Health Center website the information we provide is based on best practice, but always with the proviso that we do not claim to have all the answers as every case and individual is unique.
You Are In Charge Of Your Life
It is great if you are taking charge of your life and researching mental health issues - this will empower you and put you in control of your health - but do not leave it at research or only take your advice from the internet.
Always consult a professional clinician whom you trust. Your search here at the Mental Health Center.org will assist you be better informed AND this is what you can take with you when you consult a counselor or mental health worker.
You do not need to take need to be alone in your journey towards wellbeing.
Just as you would not let a serious 'physical' symptoms (e.g. high blood pressure, cholesterol) go untreated, likewise do not let your 'inner health' - your mental health problems remain untreated.
See yourself as a whole person - physical and mental - the body and the mind - they cannot be separated.... or should not be when considering your overall personal wellbeing.
Our Aims
Our aim with the Mental Health Center site is
- To point you in the right direction
- To assist your be better informed
- To encourage you to take a holistic view of your health and wellbeing
- To discover that mood disorders can be treated
- To help you inculcate into your thinking that you do not need to suffer - that something can be done - if you want it to be done!
There is so much help and information about mood disorders (depression, anxiety etc)
that there is no need to give up or simply put up with it.
Never Give UP
In summary these are some of the things you can do
1. Be informed - seek information so you can recognise any symptoms. This will help you 'be in charge' when you do any of the following.
2. Consult your GP - & don't just 'take' a pill for it.... That may or may not be appropriate
3. Counseling is a major resource for managing mood disorders
4. Medication - where appropriate - it is effective, especially in conjunction with good psychological therapy undertaken with a good counselor.
5. I repeat - Don't give up ..... and do not fear 'feeling better'!!!
AS mentioned this site "Mental Health Center" is not intended to offer a complete "cure" for depression or other mood disorders. The information is from well tried and proven techniques that have worked for many people who 'manage' their depressed or anxious state or other condition they are faced with.
If you have persistent symptoms of depression or anxiety - consult your GP and obtain a referral to a psychologist or counselor who has a good reputation with mood disorder treatment.
High moderate to serious levels of depressed mood often require medication (anti-depressants)
DO NOT be afraid of this - medication is a support - it is you taking charge of your mental health. It is not a crutch.
Often depression and anxiety are caused by some inhibition of neurotransmitters in the brain - i.e. a physical thing! As mentioned above you wouldn't let an infection persist - you would manage it by taking a prescribed anti-biotic.
Do the same with depression - take charge and manage it with medication if prescribed - you aren't being controlled by the pills - you are using them - which is simply prudent.
Counseling and Medication
All levels of depression and anxiety (mild to severe) can benefit from sound counseling - so take advantage of it - even if your medication 'controls' the symptoms.
People are often naturally afraid of becoming dependent on medication - so see it as a tool - to help you be in charge.
Counseling will support this positive attitude. In many cases as counseling progresses, the need for medication may be reduced in dosage or even ceased.
Medication
Mild to moderate depressed mood can be managed without medication - but counseling is advised if your symptoms are prolonged or are recurring periodically over a long period.