Depression can be manifested in difficulty of decision making, lack of energy, loss of interest in normal pleasurable activities, poor sleep and appetite, frustration and irritation. It is prevalent among all age groups in almost all walks of life. People of any age, whether children or adults, may develop depression symptoms, but the most critical period is that of puberty where a child undergoes many hormonal changes and is especially prone to mood fluctuations. Now-a-days, a whole lot of holistic therapies are applied to heal acute and chronic depression, prescription drugs, healing methods such as naturopathy, energy balancing and yogic techniques are extensively and effectively used throughout the world.

Your family doctor can help you to identify your health problem. A thorough look at your health profile and a complete medical examination can establish the reason for your mental or physical health. Your symptoms may be the result of an illness that may or may not be due to stress. Your doctor may prescribe a treatment or suggest that support a few ideas about how to manage your situation may be all you need, if your family doctor suggests the use of tranquilizers, make sure you are well informed about their purpose and their side effects before you decide to use them.

You and your family doctor may decide that talking to a therapist will help you deal with your feelings. You might be referred to a counsellor at a community agency or in private practice. You can ask your family doctor for a referral. If you don’t have a family doctor, you can call a local hospital or community health centre to ask about their mental health services. In many communities, there is a branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. You can call them to ask how you can find a psychiatrist.