Depression is treatable!
Depression is a treatable condition. Deciding to seek help can be a challenge in and of itself, but there are people who care and who want to help. Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners, for example, can provide pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions like a licensed psychiatrist, but without the hefty price tag.
The CDC reports there are 44,193 suicides each year. If someone is suffering from depression, they can reach out to online therapists and support groups. If things get so rough, there are hotlines for those who contemplate suicide such as:
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255
• The Trevor Project – 1-866-488-7386
Both of these hotlines will guide someone with thoughts of suicide through the next step to getting treatment.
Conclusion
Depression is a topic that people do not particularly like to talk about. For many, they view it as a weakness; however, instead of telling someone to chin up and get over whatever is weighing them down, society needs to realize how serious mental health is. With an estimated 15.7 million adults who have this condition in 2014 alone, we need to make it easier for people to come out and talk about their problems.
It is important that we teach our children that bullying is not okay. We also need to teach children that they should not be afraid to speak up if they are being bullied or if they witness bullying taking place.
Depression is not a condition that should be taken lightly, and if you suspect someone is depressed, talk to them and encourage them to seek help.
Published: 4/23/2018