More people will be affected by depression than any other ailment worldwide

September 9, 2009 By

The World Health Organization predicts that in the next 20 years more people will be affected by depression than any other cause of ill health worldwide, and it will represent the biggest burden on society.

Depression symptoms include lack of pleasure in anything, difficulty making decisions, poor eating (often over eating), poor sleeping and difficulty doing daily tasks. What are the consequences of these symptoms? Reduced immunity, increased stress related medical problems like high blood pressure, obesity, gastrointestinal problems and cancer, reduced productivity at work, loss of jobs, loss of income,increases in addictions, reduced quality of life which all increase depression and keep the spiral going DOWNWARD.

What do we do? The next set of articles will talk about how to stay sane in an insane world.

Filed Under: Addictions, Mental Health

Virtual Substance Abuse Treatment Intake

September 2, 2009 By

As counseling begins to join with medicine in the provision of online and distance services, we are seeing the launch of Instant Access. This program is designed to serve as an intermediary for persons needing to rapidly enter treatment who would otherwise be on a wait list. It provides an assessment, by phone, within 48 hours. From there, the client is provided with referrals, case management and weekly intervention services by phone to help them stay clean and sober until they can get into more intensive treatment (if needed).

Instant Access services allow clients to login to the therapists appointment book and set their own appointment. Hours are from 8am-8pm 7 days a week. To make an appointment, go to our appointment page

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes worked in community mental health and substance abuse for over a decade. Currently she maintains a private practice and travels around the country providing continuing education to lawyers, nurses and counselors. Dr. Snipes uses current best practices including motivational interviewing, strengths-based, solution focused brief therapy to help clients improve their lives.

Filed Under: Addictions