Plantation Psychologist Provides Symptom Reduction with Depression Counseling

Depression is a common and often undiagnosed mental health condition. Cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to be effective in reducing the signs and symptoms of depression. Visit www.therapy-testing.com or call (954) 205-0729.

Depression is a very common mental health condition that affects half of all men and three-quarters of all women at sometime in their life. It can be caused by a variety of factors including biological, neurotransmitters, hormones, traits, trauma, or life events. Depression is more than a simple case of the blues. It is a serious medical condition that requires professional treatment. People who feel depressed for most of their day, experience a diminished interest in activities, suffer weight gain/loss, insomnia, fatigue, or thoughts of death or suicide may have depression. If you or a loved one experiences these symptoms contact clinical psychologist Dr. Helene Schwartz-Cohen. She and her fellow psychologists provide psychological evaluations for diagnosis as well as depression counseling from Plantation, Florida.

Plantation psychologist, Dr. Cohen, can help ease depression symptoms in her patience.

Plantation FL Psychologist: Plantation Depression Diagnosis

In order to be diagnosed with major depression (clinical depression) a person must have five of the above-mentioned symptoms. He or she can be diagnosed through a professional psychological evaluation. This evaluation offers insight into the cause of a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The process begins with a clinical interview and is followed by psychological tests that assess the individual's emotional well being, neurological symptoms, psychological concerns, and their severity. Once a person is diagnosed with depression, the most well established treatment measures are recommended. A combination of antidepressant medication and psychotherapy can decrease the physical and emotional symptoms of depression and assist a person in gaining control of their depression for a healthier, happier life.

Plantation Psychologist: Plantation Depression Counseling

Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most common and effective therapies in depression treatment. It helps people to understand their depression and learn to identify and change unhealthy behavior or thoughts. People can discuss relationships and experiences in order to learn coping skills and positive methods for solving life problems. Depression counseling can help people regain feelings of happiness and a more purposeful life. They work with their counselor to set and achieve realistic goals for a more balanced life. Dr. Helene Schwartz-Cohen and associates provide depression diagnosis and treatment from their office in Plantation, Florida. To request an appointment with Dr. Cohen please call (954) 205- 0729.

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Contact:
Helene Schwartz-Cohen, Psy. D.
Licensed Psychologist
120 A South University Drive
Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (954) 205- 0729
Fax: (954) 458-5031
Email: info@therapy-testing.com
Website: www.therapy-testing.com