According to the media
and several bodies of research, depression is almost always at epidemic levels,
but some people just cope better than others. However, there are those who
simply can’t identify this condition for what it is and consequently don’t seek
treatment as they can and should. Oftentimes, social workers are called in to
assess the situation and recommend treatment plans which may or may not include
ongoing consultations with the client. If you are among those who have feelings
that can be easily identifiable as depression, it is in your best interest to
seek the help and advice of a social worker within one of your community social
services networks, so that you can learn to overcome it.
Initial Meeting with the Client
When being assigned a
caseload, a supervisor who probably holds a masters in social work will try to
match specific cases with the expertise and specific experience of the social
worker. Although this is not always possible due to the sheer numbers of people
who are presenting in various stages of clinical depression, social agencies
try to match geriatric patients with a social worker who specializes in the
elderly and those with PTSD and suffering depression as a consequence with a
worker who has done extensive work with those who are afflicted with
post-traumatic stress disorder. Again, it isn’t always possible to do so, but whenever
possible, social workers will be assigned cases within their field of
experience.
Now That You Know What Happens
Now that you
understand that there is no social stigma to suffering from depression and that
it is a serious condition that afflicts a large portion of the population, you
should feel more relaxed about talking to someone about your feelings. Rather
than give you all sorts of platitudes reassuring you that things will be better
in the morning or that you can lift yourself out of depression, it is
recommended that you really do seek help. It is out there. Social workers study
in nationally renowned programs such as this one to get their MSW online and are there because
they care. They are not there to judge nor are they there to assume they know
what you are feeling. They are there to listen to you tell your story and explain
why you have the feelings you have.
Plenty of Reasons to Be Depressed
There are many
uncertainties in life and with all the geopolitical strife and economic
problems besetting us on a daily basis, there are plenty of reasons in life to
be depressed. The only real problem is that most of us haven’t learned the
coping strategies we need to overcome depression before it becomes clinical in
nature. A social worker can best assess your current situation and recommend a
program appropriate to your needs. If you are depressed over an extended period
of time, seek the help you need. You are not alone as there are millions of depressed people in this country alone facing similar feelings
to yours. Help is out there so don’t be afraid to ask.
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