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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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.