Sunday, July 17, 2016

Understanding Depression - Free Support Group this Monday Night (July 18th)


Risk Factors for Major Depressive Disorder:




Environment- 
These would include adverse childhood experiences, abuse, and stressful life events.


Genetic and Physiological-
Those who have family members who have Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) have a much higher chance of also having MDD.


Tempermental-

Negative affectivity (a personality variable that involves the experience of negative emotions and poor self-concept. Negative affectivity subsumes a variety of negative emotions that includes: anger, contempt, disgust, guilt, fear, and nervousness). 



Course Modifiers-

All major non-mood disorders increase the risk of individuals developing depression, especially substance abuse, anxiety, and  Borderline Personality Disorders. 

 Reference
 DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) American Psychiatric Association  
There is help available. Seek professional counseling and- medical care if needed. 
Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor
(615) 556-8406
FREE Supports Groups Offered For Adults of All Ages
Support groups are also for loved ones and family members

Depression, Feeling Hopeless, Anxiety, and Panic- Every 1st Saturday  at 10:00am- 11:15am- 
AND- Every 3rd Monday at 7:00pm- 8:15pm

Trauma, PTSD, (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)- Every 2nd Saturday at 10:00am- 11:15am

Abuse Recovery- Every 1st Saturday at 2:00pm- 3:15pm

Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage and Stillbirth)- Every 3rd Tuesday at
7:00pm- 8:15pm

Groups are every month and open-group.

Registration is required.

My Office is Located at Michael Loftis Counseling
2670 Memorial Blvd
   Suite E2
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129
MichaelLoftisLCSW.com

Fee Sliding Scale for Individual Counseling Sessions

There is ALWAYS HOPE and HEALING!!!!!!!!!!! 
Do Not Give Up!!!!!!!!

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 Diane Gammon M.S.
             Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Now Open Full-Time: Days, Evenings, and Saturdays.

Sliding Scale Fee for Individual Counseling Sessions 

Free Support Groups for: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Hopelessness, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, and Grief and Loss (Including Miscarriage/ Stillbirth/ Infant loss)
  
 

 
 




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