Online therapy for adult depression

What is adult depression?

Depression is a mood disorder that is somewhat different to feeling sad and can vary between people. Often, those who are affected by depression feel low, flat or ‘empty’ with these feelings lasting for two weeks or longer.  

Depression is often accompanied by other symptoms, such as loss of appetite, trouble sleeping, or feeling very tired and demotivated. People will usually have many negative thoughts about themselves and things going on around them. They might also find that they are less interested in what they used to enjoy. Others might experience more of a ‘grumpy’ or irritable mood.

On occasion, people might notice they experience thoughts about ending their life, or harming themselves. Whilst some degree of suicidal thoughts can be a common experience in depression, it is always important to seek help if you feel this way – emergency or crisis support is available 24/7, from either your GP, Calling NHS 111 or by calling the Samaritans on 116123 (a freephone number).

Depression impacts people of all ages, including young adults, and can last a long time if left untreated.  It is a condition that can also come and go.

When to seek treatment for adult depression

You should consider treatment for your depression when:
You feel low in mood for some time or feel uninterested in life.
You are low in confidence, have a negative view of yourself.
You are struggling with the very real physical aspects of depression, for example, feeling like you have no appetite, or are much hungrier than usual, or finding that you are waking early in the morning or struggling to get to sleep at all.
You are finding it difficult to motivate yourself to do things that use to come readily.
You feel ‘flat’, or empty, or more ‘emotional’ than usual (this could be feeling more tearful, or irritable).

What are the symptoms of depression?

Depression in adults and young adults can manifest in a range of symptoms that can last for weeks and months. Individuals with depression might experience a variety of psychological, physical, and social symptoms that can have an impact on their social life, family life, and work life. 

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Psychological symptoms of depression

Psychological symptoms of depression include: 

  • Feeling low in confidence
  • Viewing yourself negatively
  • Having a lack of motivation
  • Experiencing a lack of interest in things
  • Feeling flat, empty, and experiencing low moods
  • Feeling more emotional, tearful, and irritable than usual
  • Finding it difficult to make decisions
  • Experiencing worry and anxiety
  • Having suicidal thoughts or thoughts about harming yourself 

 

It is important that you seek emergency crisis support if you are feeling suicidal. If you feel this way, please call Samaritans on 116123, NHS 111, or call 999.

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Physical symptoms of depression

Physical symptoms of depression include: 

  • Changes to your appetite, such as having no appetite or feeling hungrier than usual 
  • Sleeping issues, such as having disturbed sleep, waking up earlier than usual, or having trouble falling to sleep entirely
  • Having a lack of energy
  • Moving or speaking more slowly than usual
  • Experiencing unexplained aches and pains
  • Loss of libido

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Social symptoms of depression

Social symptoms of depression include: 

  • Becoming withdrawn and not taking part in as many social activities
  • Not engaging with your hobbies and interests
  • Experiencing difficulties in your personal life, whether this is at home or at work

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Therapy for adult depression with Onebright
Onebright is a leading provider of expert, evidence-based mental health support for individuals and businesses across the UK. Every year, we help over 60,000 people with a range of mental health conditions.
We offer online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for depression in adults and young adults. There is good evidence to suggest this is one of the most effective therapies for depression available.
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Benefits of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for depression
CBT is an evidence based, goal-oriented and collaborative psychological therapy approach that focuses on understanding the past and present connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours (termed the ‘formulation’). It also offers powerful tools, strategies, and techniques to identify, challenge and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and associated feelings and behaviours, helping to significantly improve mental health and quality of life.

If you are an adult or young adult experiencing depression, talk therapies like CBT can help teach you new ways of managing your condition.
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Our client liaison team is available Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays).
You must be aged 18 years or above to access our therapy services.

Adult depression FAQs

There are lots of different types of depression, as well as other mental health conditions where depression is one of the symptoms. Examples include:

- Postnatal depression
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
- Bipolar disorder
There is not one single cause for depression, and it is thought that a range of factors can influence the development of the condition. Factors include:

- Big life events: experiencing life events like a bereavement, job loss, or giving birth can trigger depression in adults.
- Family history: individuals who have a family history of depression are more likely to experience the condition themselves.
- Poor physical health: lack of exercise and harmful use of alcohol and other substances can contribute to depression in adults and young adults.

However, sometimes depression can develop for seemingly no reason.
Feeling low is a normal part of life, so it can be difficult to identify when your low mood is a part of everyday life or an indication of something bigger, like depression.

There are many symptoms of depression you can look out for, such as:

- Changes to your mood, including feeling low for extended periods and being more irritable.
- Changes to your energy levels, as individuals experiencing depression can lack energy and motivation.
- Changes to your eating and sleeping patterns, such as undereating, overeating, and sleeping poorly.
- Changes to your social life, such as becoming increasingly withdrawn, avoiding social situations, and no longer engaging with or enjoying your hobbies and interests.

If you identify any of these symptoms and they last for a long time, you might have depression. Seeking professional support early on can help you manage your condition effectively.
Depression in adults and young adults can be treated using a variety of techniques, including self-help, medication, and psychotherapy.

Talk therapies, like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, are considered to be effective treatments for depression as they help teach you strategies for coping with the condition that you can implement into your everyday life.

If you are interested in online therapy for depression, contact us today to see how we can support you.