Depression and Mood Concerns

Most people will experience a period of low mood or depression at some stage in their life.

Difficulties with mood can occur during difficult life stages or transitions, in response to distressing events, or due to other coexisting mental health concerns like anxiety. Depression is highly treatable with evidence based psychological therapy. The strategies and techniques used help to address the symptoms of low mood, target any underlying negative beliefs, and support improved daily functioning and wellbeing.

Common symptoms of low mood are:

  • Feeling down or low for most of the day, more days than not across the week.

  • Lack of motivation

  • Feeling lethargic or low in energy

  • Loss of interest or pleasure in things you’d usually enjoy

  • Feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness

  • Difficulty attending to daily tasks

  • Oversleeping or inactivity

  • Changes in your eating patterns or weight

  • Thoughts about self-harm or suicide