Depression

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Mental Health Self-Care Tips:

Living with a mental illness doesn’t have to miserable. It is a great idea to create a self-care plan that keeps your mental health at the forefront of your life. Here are some ideas:

Exercise daily for at least 30 mins.
Have a healthy, strict sleep schedule
Eat a healthy and balanced diet
Make time for socializing with friends and family
Take time to do activities you enjoy
Be proactive by getting out of your head as often as possible
Find time for self-reflection and meditation or spiritual practice
Commit some strong coping tools to memory for use in emotional moments
Take time in your life to recharge and reset

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About Depression

Depression is one of the most common psychiatric conditions. Approximately 16.2 million adults in the United States are affected by depression. Depression is most commonly seen in higher percentages with adults between 18-25 years old and those who are 2 or more races. Depression has many complicated reasons for occurring, including: Issues in mood regulation systems, genetics, traumatic life experiences, medications, and medical conditions.

Depression Symptoms

Symptoms of depression range from mild to severe. Clinical depression is a lingering condition that stays for a period of up to 2 weeks and has an impact on a person’s ability to function. Many people may experience periods of depression, but that may not be significant enough to prompt medical intervention. Florida Psychiatric Services can help you determine if your symptoms are impairing your life enough to prompt treatment.

Symptoms of Clinical Depression

Feeling sad or having a depressed mood
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting
Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
Loss of energy or increased fatigued
Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., inability to sit still, pacing, handwringing) or slowed movements or speech (these actions must be severe enough to be observable by others)
Feeling worthless or guilty
Difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions
Thoughts of death or suicide

How can The Serenity Center help with Depression?

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above, The Serenity Center is here to help. Our team is trained to understand depression and the individual needs of the patient. If you need help managing your depression symptoms, The Serenity Center provides:

Compassion and understanding for your individual needs
A customized treatment plan designed to help you succeed
Educational resources to understand your condition and live a full and happy life
Monitoring through regular appointments to ensure you are safe and supported throughout your treatment and life.

You do not have to do this alone. Depression is a serious condition, but it doesn’t have to ruin your life. A solid treatment plan does take time to accomplish, but you are worth it. Set up an appointment today, and our team will give your case the individual care and support you need to enjoy life again.

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