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 heath 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 from simply having too much or too little of certain brain chemicals. While we don’t know exactly what causes depression, 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 normally (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 treatment programmes.

Drug-free treatment for Depression

There is no “one size fits all” approach to help people with depression, and we believe that people should be able to make an informed choice based upon the range of treatments now available. Perth Brain Centre we focus on providing drug-free and evidence-based treatments for children and adults with depression including Biofeedback Training, Neurofeedback Therapy & tDCS (Trans-Cranial Direct Current Stimulation) and as well as offering targeted lifestyle advice.