Depression can be acute and have a reason behind it that develops from Prolonged Grief or it can be chronic. It can also have no true origin. It can be Clinical Depression or Seasonal Depression Disorder due to the seasons. It can be due to having a child and be post partum, or due to bio polar disorder.
The article, “W
hat to Expect From Therapy for Depression—and How to Start the Process” by Ashley Abramson looks into the various types of depression. She states,
“Depression can be an insidious condition that looks and feels different for everybody. It may present as feelings of hopelessness for one person and irritability or overwhelming fatigue for someone else. If you experience at least five of the following signs of depression for most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks, your physician or therapist might diagnose you with some form of depression:”
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Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Grief Counseling.