Depression

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Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. More than just a bout of the blues, depression isn't a weakness and you can't simply "snap out" of, it may require long-term treatment. It is one of the most common and most misunderstood illnesses faced by people today.
The causes of depression could be biological which could be running in the family or psychological where an individual tends to blame themselves for the situation around them or Environmental factor such as losing a loved one or losing the hope of the future by the sudden traumatic event that they experience.
Individuals who suffer from depression often tend to isolate oneself as they lose interest in everything and find it extremely difficult to interact with others. Being absorbed with their internal world makes them believe that they are not important to others is one of the major thought process of depression.

Symptoms; loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed, Insomnia or too much sleep, disinterest in social activities or meeting people, excessively crying, a constant feeling of dejection and loss of motivation to carry on daily

According to World Health Organisation , more than 264 million people suffer from depression and on an average , 1 in 7 people in India is most likely to suffer from depression, and ranks second in the statistics in the suffering of depression in the world.

How Therapy would help in Depression:

Therapy helps people break out of the vicious depressive cycle and teaches you techniques to identify triggers and handle them in more productive and healthy ways. Therapy helps someone suffering from depression to find joy in life again. Sometime individuals suffer from major depressive symptoms making them difficult to talk to the therapist, the therapist identifies it and would bring in Art therapy as a form of the client expressing themselves.Depression cannot be left untreated as things don’t fall in place on its own .
The therapist would make the client understand that it’s okay to take one step at a time . The therapist is a catalyst towards a happier and more fulfilled life. The therapist helps the client find their path and encourages them to live their lives to the best of their ability and to find joy in their surroundings. A therapist helps their client come out of the darkness.