Depression affects millions of people across the world, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) reporting it affects 1 in 20 people.

In the UK 1 in 6 adults experience a common mental health problem, such as depression, in any given week.

Women are more likely to be affected than men, and depression is particularly prevalent in young adults between the ages of 16 and 29.

adults living with a disability are five times more likely to experience depression compared to non-disabled adults

Common risk factors for depression

There are many different factors which can raise your risk of depression, including:

• Drug addiction
• Family history
• Financial struggles
• Hormonal changes (including pregnancy and menopause)
• Loneliness
• Low self-esteem
• Poor nutrition
• Stress (especially chronic stress)
• Trauma (including adverse childhood experiences) 

If you are experiencing any of the above, or just feel your low mood is affecting your life in any way, contact us to discuss potential therapy options.

How therapy can help you with depression

Fortunately, therapy is one of the most effective treatments for depression.

A therapeutic approach offers you a structured and plan manner of support, helping you to manage your symptoms, and improve your overall wellbeing.

EGW has a range of therapy options to help you address any low mood or depression, developing a tailored therapeutic plan with you.

For example, through a programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

The benefits of CBT to overcome your depression

CBT helps you to identify and challenge negative thought patterns.

With your therapist you will explore unhelpful ways of thinking, and look to replace these with healthier perspectives and behaviours.

During CBT, you will receive a number of significant tools and techniques to help you manage your depression. CBT will help you to:

• Develop coping strategies – helping you to manage stress and emotional distress, improving your resilience
• Recognise negative thoughts – empowering you to identify and challenge unproductive thoughts, replacing them with healthier perspectives
• Reconnect socially – reengaging with those activities you used to find enjoyable, but may have given up due to depression and low mood
• Stay better over the long term – the tools and techniques you learn will, over time, reduce the possibility of your thoughts and behaviours reverting to previous negative patterns and behaviours

CBT is evidence-based and regarded as an effective method for treating and overcoming depression.

43% of patients receiving CBT reported at least a 50% reduction in symptoms compared to 27% who only received standard care

Contact us today to discuss how we can help.

Your path to better mental health