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What are trauma and depression?

Trauma and depression often co-occur: Unprocessed stressful or traumatic experiences can lead to a persistent depressive disorder. Both are closely intertwined and should therefore be treated together.

Those who only treat depression without considering the underlying trauma often overlook the actual cause.

Symptoms

What symptoms occur with trauma and depression?

Typically, a combination of depressive and trauma-related symptoms occurs:

Low mood and lack of drive
Loss of interest and inner emptiness
Recurring distressing memories
Sleep disturbances and nightmares
Social withdrawal

causes

What are the causes of trauma and depression?

The causes are stressful or traumatic experiences that could not be adequately processed and permanently disrupt mental balance.

Prognose

Welche Prognose kann ich erwarten?

With a treatment that addresses both trauma and depression, the prognosis is good.

Risk Factors

What are the risk factors for trauma and depression?

The risk is elevated by severe traumas, lack of support, previous depressive episodes, and chronic stress.

Treatment

What treatment methods are available for trauma and depression?

Treatment involves trauma-focused psychotherapy in combination with the treatment of depressive symptoms – medically supervised and at a gentle pace.

Vorbeugung

Welche Vorbeugungen können getroffen werden?

Early treatment of trauma can reduce the risk of co-occurring depression. Social support and stability are also important.

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Our team of psychiatrists, psychotherapists, psychologists, specialist doctors, and medical specialists accompanies each patient individually – in German, English, and Spanish. For international patients, interpreters can be arranged for doctor's appointments upon request.

Psychiatry & Psychotherapy

German-speaking psychiatrists and psychotherapists – outpatient, inpatient, or via video conference.

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Modern prevention and regeneration concepts – individually tailored to your situation.

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Specialized support for addiction disorders – discreet, protected, without a waiting list.

Zeitlicher Ablauf

Wie verläuft der typische Zeitablauf?

Depression can follow or accompany trauma. Without treatment, this combination often has a prolonged course; with tailored therapy, it usually improves significantly.

Komplilkationen

Welche Komplikationen können auftreten?

Possible complications:

chronic course of both conditions
co-occurring anxiety or substance use
in severe cases, suicidal crises – immediate professional help is required

Clínica Es Castell

How does Clínica Es Castell help with trauma and depression?

Clínica Es Castell in Mallorca provides gentle, integrated treatment for trauma and depression – by German-speaking specialists in a calm, protected environment. If an addiction issue is also present, we integrate Psychiatry & Psychotherapy with Addiction & Withdrawal.

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