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Video by Dr. Dawn Elise Snipes on integrative behavioral health approaches including counseling techniques and skills for improving mental health and reducing mental illness.

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Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes teaches adults how to use cognitive behavioral therapy tools for building resilience at work, among staff and in children.

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Depression – Genetics, Self-Care, and Medication

While many factors play a part in depression, genetics is one of the best known. A recent study involving over two million people identified 269 genes as risk factors for depression. While genes don’t write your destiny, some are linked to increased risk and others are triggers of depression. In either case, it’s essential to seek treatment early to help prevent or lessen the symptoms of depression. There are many ways to cope with depression and avoid suicide.

After carefully examining the patient’s history and symptoms, a medical professional will determine whether the patient is depressed. Treatment may include antidepressants or psychotherapy. For milder cases, a healthcare professional may also recommend self-help resources or refer you to a specialist. Although many factors may contribute to depression, chemical imbalances in the brain are one of the leading causes. There is no definitive cause of depression. However, treatments are usually aimed at reducing symptoms and getting a patient back to normal activities.

Self-care is essential for those with depression. Getting enough sleep is critical for recovery. Try to do activities you enjoyed before becoming depressed. Exercise and meditation can help. If you have depression, try to find time each day to exercise, engage in conversations with family members, and spend more quality time with friends. Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs, as they can increase the symptoms of depression. Finally, make sure you get plenty of rest and spend time with family and friends.

Treatment for depression depends on the type of depression a person is suffering from. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on identifying the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to depression. Family therapy and couples therapy focus on problems related to the person’s life. A person suffering from depression may even attempt to harm himself or herself. When treatment is initiated, the symptoms of depression are less likely to return. Eventually, the patient will get better and feel like themselves again.

Some people take antidepressant medications to deal with the symptoms of depression. These drugs work by improving brain activity that controls stress and mood. However, they don’t work immediately, and it may take several weeks for the effects to show. If the antidepressants don’t work as expected, it’s best to seek treatment from a mental health professional. Talking to a mental health professional can help you identify triggers and replace negative behavior with more positive ones. The therapist may also help you set goals and stick to them.

Major depression is an illness that affects everyday tasks and can cause severe limitations in a person’s life. While major depression occurs only once or twice in a lifetime, the symptoms of dysthymia, or long-term chronic depression, can make life difficult. People with dysthymia are usually depressed most of the time, and may experience a major depressive episode once in their lifetime. In some cases, people with dysthymia also suffer from bipolar disorder, which includes extreme highs and lows.