Treatments
While there is certainly no one stop cure for depression, there are some things that you can do in your everyday life in order to handle any side effects or symptoms you may have much better.
Emergency Contact
Information
If you or anyone you know may be experiencing suicidal or thoughts of serious self harm, please contact the Canada Suicide Prevention Centre at: 833-456-4566. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
You can also visit their website at: https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
If you or anyone you know may be experiencing suicidal or thoughts of serious self harm, please contact the Canada Suicide Prevention Centre at: 833-456-4566. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
You can also visit their website at: https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
Exercise |
Keeping your body moving is one of the best things you can do for you mental health. After you complete a strenuous physical exercise, your body releases a chemical known as serotonin. Serotonin is known as the "happy chemical" because it plays a huge role in our mood, emotion, and appetite. |
Antidepressants |
Antidepressants help stabilize a persons mood by balancing chemicals in your brain that affect your mood. While antidepressants may not cure your depression, it certainly can help to significantly reduce lots of side effects. However everybody's body may react differently to these medications, that is why you should always speak to your doctor before taking any of these medications. |
Therapy |
Therapy is one of the best tools you can use to help fight your depression. Talking to somebody about your experiences and life events can prove to be invaluable for your mental health. Millions of people use some sort of therapy in order to deal with mental health issues. Sessions can typically be booked in person, virtually, or by phone. Mind Beacon has created a free therapy guided program in which a therapist creates a custom made plan for you according to your needs: Therapy Booking. |