Depression management program
About the program
Depression is not just a low mood or a feeling of sadness. It is a medical illness that causes physical and psychological symptoms.
Symptoms include:
- Feeling depressed or unhappy
- Feeling irritable or feeling guilty
- Feeling tired all the time
- Loss of interest or pleasure in things
- Poor sleep or oversleep
- Poor concentration
- Loss of confidence
- Feel restless or agitated
- Poor appetite or weight loss
- Feeling slowed down
- Feeling worthless or hopeless
- Feeling life is not worth living
Effective treatment promotes recovery and helps prevent recurrence of depression in the future.
- The depression management program aims to provide a challenging and supportive environment to encourage the development of skills in the areas of symptom management, self-esteem, assertiveness, communication, and relationships. These skills will enable the individual to function more effectively in their home and / or work environment.
Back to Day Patient Programs - This program is also available at Wesley Private Hospital
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