Treatment also involves counseling, or psychotherapy, which helps you overcome the negative patterns that have intruded on your normal moods, thoughts, and behaviors. Unfortunately, it is estimated that only 3 in 10 depressed people get any form of treatment. Without treatment, the frequency and severity of symptoms tend to increase over the years. Take a depression screening to see how you fare. Contact with supportive friends and family can be reassuring, especially if some of your sadness comes from isolation.
Regular exercise is a proven mental booster.
And involvement in a church or synagogue often helps to fill spiritual needs and conquer emptiness. Even getting a lovable pet can help chase the blues away. If your depression persists in spite of your attempts to conquer it, it s time to see a doctor. The Health Alliance continues to be a leader in women s health issues using a multidisciplinary approach to the specific care of women. Through the collaborative efforts of each of our hospitals throughout the Health Alliance, patients and their families receive the most comprehensive and highest quality women s care available.