What is depression?

Depression is more than just feeling sad or having a bad day. It is a mental health condition that shows up persistently and over time can negatively affect a person’s thoughts, emotions, and daily functioning.

Signs you may be struggling with depression:

• Persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
• Loss of interest in things you once enjoyed
• Changes in sleep or appetite
• Low energy and difficulty concentrating. 
• In some cases it may show up as irritability or physical aches and pain
• Suicidal thoughts and self harming behaviour

How we can help:

Provide education to help you better understand the signs and symptoms of depression

Address and manage negative experiences that may be intensifying depressive symptoms

Help you develop a tool kit to address and manage depressive symptoms

Help you build positive self worth

Develop a safety plan to manage suicidal thoughts and self harming behaviour

If requested, draw from Islamic teachings to further resource client in managing depressive symptoms