JANUARY 31, 2023 • Bradford Publishing Company
SEVEN WAYS TO RELIEVE DEPRESSION WITHOUT MEDICATION WARREN, Pa — Well after the COVID-19 crisis, behavioral health problems such as anxiety, stress and depression are still widespread, constituting a leading cause of diminished well-being for individuals. Research shows that stress and depression cause physiological changes, such as metabolic, endocrinal and inflammatory shifts that are markers and predictors of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, immunity and musculoskeletal problems. Overall, stress and depression may link changes in the brain to other effects on the body. The professionals at Beacon Light Behavioral Health System’s Outpatient Clinic and Deerfield Behavioral Health of Warren, affiliates of Journey Health System, specialize in therapy and treatments for depression and other mental health needs. They’re
sharing information • Inability to about depression to help concentrate people know the facts • Changes in appetite; and day-to-day ways to eating less or more overcome it. than usual But first, what are the • Agitation or severe symptoms of depresanxiety/panic attacks sion? A major depressive episode is defined as Seven techniques for experiencing five or those who are experiencmore of the following ing depression to considsymptoms every day er include: (or most days) for two 1. Find meaning: Try weeks or more: small ways to be of • Depressed or service to others. irritable mood 2. Set realistic goals: • Sleep problems Find workable goals that provide a sense • Change in interests; of accomplishment. low motivation 3. Attend pleasant • Excessive guilt or social activities or unrealistically low events. self-image 4. Practice gratitude: • Low energy or A journal can help change in self-care to count every day blessings. 5. Exercise and eat right. 6. Try to get regular sleep. 7. Meditate or seek nonmedication options for depression relief. In addition, Deefield Behavioral Health of Warren now offers a way to get relief from depression without prescription drugs. It’s called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive technology that received FDA approval and recognition by the American Psychiatric Association as a
Best Practice Guideline for the effective treatment of depression. If people won’t take the time to be well now, the periods of “unwellness” may be forced upon them later. For more information about mental health care, ask a physician or visit www.beacon-light.org or www.deerfieldbehavioralhealth.org to learn about their services. Remember, if someone has suicidal thoughts, plans or behaviors — including self-harm, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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