Toward Brighter Shores (Depression)

 While occasional sadness is a normal part of life, sadness that persists for extended periods and impairs daily functioning may indicate a diagnosis of depression. Research indicates that one in five adolescents will face a depression diagnosis, meaning that in any given high school classroom, multiple students may be quietly struggling.

Sandbar Psychological Services offers a clear, evidence-based path forward. The therapeutic process begins with a comprehensive assessment of the specific symptoms being experienced. Following this evaluation, an individualized treatment plan is developed to help clients increase their engagement in meaningful, mood-enhancing activities while systematically addressing and restructuring the underlying thought patterns that maintain the depression.

• Better understanding root causes of Depression
• Monitoring and tracking mood symptoms 
• Reviewing the physical and psychological effects of Depression
• Discussing how Depression impacts thoughts and behaviors
• Increasing engagement in activities that provide both pleasure and a sense of accomplishment
• Identifying and challenging illogical and unhelpful thoughts
• Improving confidence in social settings while decreasing isolation
• Facing challenges with support