Depression is one of the most common mental illness but still there is a lack of awareness towards it's possible treatment options. For the right depression treatment it is important to understand the depression symptoms and myths about depression. Depression counselling is considered as very effective treatment of depression depending upon the severity of its symptoms. A variety of therapies and counselling can be adopted for the healing process to reach the desired results.

1. What is
Depression?
What Does Depression Feel Like? Myths about
Depression. How Counselling can help overcome
depression?

2. "WHO"
“Depression is the leading cause of disability
worldwide and is a major contributor to the overall
global burden of disease”- WHO
Depression is much more than just feeling sadness.
Severe and more prolonged depression affects daily
functioning badly- like changes in appetite, sleep,
energy/lethargy and pervasive feelings of
worthlessness and hopelessness. It starts affecting
work and personal relationships. Sometimes,
accompanied by thoughts for suicide.

3. Symptoms
of
Depression

4. Less Eating or Over-
eating
Feeling tired/Less
Energy
Lack of interest in
activities/hobbies that
were previously
enjoyed
Excessive
sleeping/Insomnia/Diffi-
culty sleeping/early-
morning waking

5. Feelings of
hopelessness
Feelings of
worthlessness
Lack of focus/Inability
to concentrate
Feelings of guilt
Persistent irritability
Digestive problems,
frequent headaches/
aches with no relief from
medications

6. Myths About
Depression

7. Myth
Depression is not a real Medical
Problem.
Fact
It can have both physical and
emotional indications and make life
exceptionally difficult for the
individuals who have it.

8. Myth
People with depression can snap out of
it, if they really want to.
Fact
The vast mojority of individuals with
depression would like nothing more the
to feel better. But they can't. No matter
how hard they try.

9. Myth
Antidepressants are addictive.
Fact
Antidepressants don't require
successive dose increments to keep up
a certain impact, and they don't cause
the client to crave them.

10. How Depression Counselling
can help overcome
depression?

11. Helps the person by gaining
knowledge about the nature of
their depression.
Sharing difficult emotions sets
the first step towards mental
well-being
Client and therapist work
together towards setting
therapeutic goals for the client.
Provides a safe space to clients
to express their emotions.

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