Online depression & mood therapy
Identifying depression & mood: Are you…
- Feeling empty, apathetic, or persistently sad?
- Losing interest in your regular activities?
- Feeling worthless or hopeless?
- Noticing you are distancing yourself from others?
- Having difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or remembering things?
About depression & mood
- Persistent sadness or empty feeling
- Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Sleep disturbances (insomnia or excessive sleeping)
- Fatigue or low energy
- Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Irritability or frustration
- Unexplained physical problems (e.g., headaches, back pain)
- Restlessness or agitation
- Social withdrawal
- Thoughts of death or suicide
- Approximately one out of every 8 Canadians will struggle with depression at some point in their lives
- Approximately 6% of Canadians are on an antidepressant medication to treat depression
- Depression often accompanies other feelings of shame, guilt, sadness, and grief
Treatment for depression & mood
- Psychotherapy
- Diet & exercise
- Stress management
- Support systems
- Limit substances
- Self care
- Engage in pleasurable activities
- Medication
Types of treatment for issue
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy
Behavioural Activation
Group Therapy
Resources on depression & mood
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The “Good Daughter” Trap in Immigrant Families: Why Your Self-Sacrifice is Costing You Everything
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Depression & Mood
- Self-Esteem & Confidence
- Stress & Burnout
You know the feeling. It’s that heavy, silent pressure to be the one who “holds it all together.” As a South Asian woman, many of us grew up in a system where we watched the women before us give away pieces of themselves until there was nothing left, and we were taught that this was…
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The Sleep-Mental Health Connection: How Better Rest Can Support Your Wellbeing
- Depression & Mood
- Sleep & Insomnia
As a clinical social worker, one of the most common complaints I hear from clients is “I can’t sleep.” Whether it’s difficulty falling asleep, waking up throughout the night, or early morning awakening, sleep disruptions often bring people through my door. What many don’t initially realize is just how intertwined their sleep struggles are with…
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What’s Your Communication Style? And Why It Matters for Your Mental Health
- Depression & Mood
- Self-Esteem & Confidence
Communication Challenges and Therapy Ever walk away from a conversation feeling frustrated, misunderstood, or wishing you’d said something different? Communication challenges are one of the most common issues that bring people to therapy—and for good reason. How we communicate affects every relationship in our lives and plays a significant role in our mental health. Understanding…