"Depression and your Emotional Health"

I simply prayed a somewhat "tongue in cheek" prayer asking for a job without having to apply for one. I smiled and pressed send. Oh, and while I was in this narcissistic stupor, I added a request. I want this job to renew me and light a new fire in me. I landed myself in a mental health position here that found me beginning to practice neurofeedback. I was a 24 year mental health professional never having heard of this before and I had plenty of questions and a grocery cart full of doubts. One year later, I have no doubts, a whole lot more to learn and I got a burning fire inside me with a hope and vision for many people to be helped.

Depression is a mood disorder and the word disorder is critical to note. It implies that something is out of order and it is our job, along with professionals, to treat it. My task as a mental health professional is to understand the mental, emotional and spiritual components of depression and provide a plan for treatment.

The mechanical workings of our brains, simply speaking, run on electricity and chemistry. Medications are NOT a treatment to the chemistry of our brains. They never have been, they never will be. Medications are simply a helper while we find the treatment. How can we treat depression without medications? Neurofeedback.

The field of neurofeedback knows what the electricity looks like in a depressed brain. Through a personal brain map of one's EEG, we at Alternatives can start an effective neurofeedback treatment for depression. This treatment is harmless, in fact, I'd say its relaxing and enjoyable, believe it or not. With it, we can begin to decrease the symptoms of depression. And as your mental health professional, I can add learned practices along with the neurofeedback to further enhance the potential.

If you or a loved one is suffering from depression you owe it to yourself or them to give us a call to receive a free 30 minute consultation. Experience our caring staff and hear how comprehensive our services are. We sincerely look forward to working with you to better your life through each and every appointment with us.

- Scott Carlson, LMHP, CTS