Depression affects people from all walks of life. Every day, people across the United States and here in Nebraska struggle with depression and mental health. While depression is often a common part of life, prolonged, recurrent depression is often a sign that it’s time to get help. The mental health treatment program at Northpoint Nebraska is here to help you and your loved ones treat, manage, and cope with depression.
If you or someone in your life is struggling with depression, call Northpoint Nebraska now. At Northpoint Nebraska, we understand mental health. Our Omaha outpatient mental health treatment programs can give you and your loved ones the support you need. Call us now at 402.698.3475 to get started with depression therapy in Omaha today.
What Is Depression?
Almost everyone has experienced depression as a part of life. However, there’s a difference between occasional or even seasonal depression and a depressive disorder. Simply put, depression is a depressed mood. This happens to everyone at some point in their lives, often with seasonal changes, life changes, and natural hormone cycles. For those with a depressive disorder, a depressed mood can be chronic, continued, and significantly impact daily life.
At Northpoint Nebraska, we use dual diagnosis treatment to help patients struggling with depression and addiction. Our cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) programs can help patients and their loved ones understand and manage depression and its effects on addiction.
Signs of Depression
If you or someone you love is showing signs of depression, it’s time to get help. The most common signs of depression include:
- Feeling worthless
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Trouble concentrating
- Trouble staying on task
- Changes in appetite
- Changes in weight
- Hopelessness
- Uncontrollable guilt or shame
- Unexplained crying
- Lethargy
- Body aches
- Excessive sleep
- Sleeping during the day
- Waking up without feeling rested
- Insomnia or difficulty falling asleep
- A lack of interest in life
- Social isolation
Depression affects everyone differently, but these symptoms are the most common signs depression has taken hold. For many, self-medicating with drugs or alcohol provides temporary relief. However, when substances leave the bloodstream, depression will return and worsen. This fluctuation often leads to substance abuse and addiction.
Understanding Types of Depressive Disorders
Contrary to popular belief, there are several types of depressive disorders. Each presents its own symptoms and challenges. The five types of depressive disorders include:
- Psychotic Depression: A major depressive episode accompanied by psychosis.
- Postpartum Depression: A common depression that occurs with hormonal changes after a mother gives birth.
- Dysthymic Disorder: Also known as persistent depressive disorder
- Seasonal Affective Disorder: Also called SAD or seasonal depression, occurs during the winter months when there is less sunlight.
- Bipolar Disorder: A mood disorder that comes in waves of manic, high energy, followed by depression.
For many people, depression can make it hard to ask for help. A depression therapy program can help. With CBT, DBT, and other treatment programs, depression is manageable. If you notice signs of depression in a loved one, it’s time to reach out to Northpoint Nebraska today.
Outpatient Depression and Addiction Treatment In Omaha, Nebraska
At least half of people living with addiction also suffer from mood disorders like depression. If you or a loved one is showing signs of depressive disorders, the team at Northpoint Nebraska can help. Our Omaha outpatient clinics provide a range of PHP, IPO, and traditional outpatient programs that fit your schedule and needs. With CBT and DBT individual and family therapy sessions, Northpoint Nebraska helps families recover together.
Start Depression Disorder Treatment at Northpoint Nebraska Now
Call Northpoint Nebraska now at 402.698.3475 to learn more about our depressive disorder treatment and other treatment programs at our state-of-the-art Omaha clinic.