Teletherapy- A cure for Depression?


 

A lot of people confuse sadness with depression. The word depression is thrown around so casually that many people who are just suffering from sadness after having a bad day even call that feeling “depression.” A bad week or a bad day can result in you feeling sad and lonely. However, Major Depressive Disorder is a significant medical problem that has a lot of telltale signs and requires professional help. 

Major depression makes patients feel hopeless and helpless. There tends to be an unbearable feeling of loneliness, unworthiness, and in extreme cases, the lack of any emotions. Patients might even try to commit suicide but the survivors of these attempts usually say that the reason for the suicide attempt is just so they could feel something. But, understanding the mind of a patient with major depressive disorder is not as simple as that. There is often deep trauma, relationship issues, and isolation that damage one’s mental health. 

Many patients, despite acknowledging that they suffer from mental illness, are hesitant to seek professional help. Lack of energy and motivation is a big hurdle to overcome because a traditional appointment requires the patient to leave their home, interact with people at the front desk of the medical office, make travel arrangements, etc. There is also a feeling of social stigma for seeking mental healthcare for many people that can be another barrier.

One of the most effective solutions to these challenges is teletherapy. The patient can make an appointment with a mental health specialist, connect from the comfort of their home or another private space, not have to worry about any social stigmas and get the expert guidance to start tackling the problem.

WoW Health allows you to connect to experienced, certified therapists and mental health specialists via Teletherapy for just $50 for 50-minute sessions. 


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