Depression
What is Depression?
Depression is more than just feeling low or sad from time to time. It is a serious condition that makes it hard for a person to cope with, and take pleasure from, daily life. Depression is often associated with anxiety and affects people of all ages, from children at school and those at work, to grandparents at home. The World Health Organisation has declared depression to be the world’s leading cause of ill health and disability. Research shows that on average, 1 in 7 people will experience depression at some stage of their lives, with over 1 million Australian adults having depression in any one year.
What causes Depression?
Depression usually results from a combination of recent events and other long-term or personal risk factors, rather than one recent problem or event. Research indicates that depression is not caused by simply having too much or too little of certain brain chemicals. While we don’t know exactly what causes depression, the latest research using sophisticated brain imaging suggests that it is caused by problems with key networks in the brain that regulate the control of cognition (thinking) and emotions (feelings). Brain scans that look at how the brain is working, such as QEEG, can help to localise the areas of the brain that are not working optimally (which can be different from one person with Depression to another). This important information can be used to help guide advice and to develop personalised drug-free brain-training programs.
Brain-Training Programs for Depression
There is no “one size fits all” approach to help people with depression, and we believe that everyone should be able to make an informed choice based upon the range of treatments now available. Increasingly, people are looking for alternative solutions, and Perth Brain Centre provides drug-free, evidence-based, personalised brain-training programs for people with depression.
VERY IMPORTANT: Perth Brain Centre does not provide emergency mental health treatment.
If you are considering harming yourself or others, please call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
From The People We Have Helped
1. Assessment Phase
We start by getting to know you. Across 3 appointments, we’ll talk through your concerns, answer any questions, safely map your brain activity using a QEEG Brain Scan, and then explain your results and recommendations in a clear, easy-to-understand way.
There’s no commitment - The Assessment Phase is about asking questions and getting answers.
Personalised Brain-Training for Depression
2. Training Phase
This is where change begins.
If you decide to move forward, we will be happy to organise your personalised training program based on your brain scan results and our recommendations. Our caring and supportive clinician team will guide you through your training as you begin to feel calmer, clearer and in more control.
3. Reassessment Phase
Once you have completed your training, we will arrange a follow-up QEEG Brain Scan and a Clinical Review with Daniel Lane. These important appointments provide opportunities to assess your overall progress, answer any questions you may have and provide any further advice or recommendations.
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Experience
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West Australians
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