Online Depression Therapy

Depression was once defined merely as an emotional reaction caused by bad events, experiences, or losses. However, we have since learned that sometimes people get depressed during happy times.

We now know that depression can have a biological or psychological basis, so medical treatments, not just psychological treatments, make sense to be used in conjunction with one another.

Common  warning signs of depression include:

• Low energy and lack of motivation
• Poor concentration and focus
• Sleep disturbances and constant tiredness
• Appetite changes
• Weight changes
• Loss of enjoyment in everyday life
• Reduced sex interest

What You Need To Know About Medication Treatment

Depression treatment at Mount Vernon Counseling Center is tailored based on individual needs.
Three Critical Factors must be right:

1. Choosing the right medication
   1. Everyone is built differently and responds differently
2. Discovering the right dosage
   1. Antidepressants vary more than other medications
   2. Dosage need to be optimized
3. Waiting for the proper length of time when starting depression medication
   1. The brain is a slow responder
   2. It takes a couple of weeks, assuming we’re using the right medication at the optimal dosage