Have you been experiencing depression, anxiety and mood swings that you don't seem just to be able to "snap out of"?
Science proves these disorders can be caused by an imbalance of brain chemicals, along with other mitigating factors.
Treatment usually includes rounds of psychotherapy or treatment with an array of pharmaceutical drugs. Today, clinical depression is the leading cause of disability.
According to statistics, 1 in 5 people in New Zealand suffer depression at some point in their life (based on reported events), and nearly two-thirds of young New Zealanders are showing signs of depressed mood. A whopping 20% of older adults suffer from clinically significant symptoms of depression, with many elderly suffering from untreated depression.
Recent results from the New Zealand Sovereign Wellbeing index have revealed the need to improve our wellbeing by encouraging a flourishing community and taking a holistic approach where the underlying causes are identified & treated and a supportive and integrated approach from all health professionals, family and community needs to be adopted.
Sadly, depression is only one of the many symptoms observed when there are neurotransmitter imbalances.
The brain makes chemical messengers called neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are produced and stored in the brain and are released into action when the brain cells are electronically activated. They are responsible for every thought, mood, pain and pleasure sensation we feel. They control our energy level, our appetite and the foods we crave. Neurotransmitters even regulate how well we sleep as well as our sex drive.
Psychological stress and physiological changes can cause neurotransmitter deficiencies or imbalances; likewise, the neurotransmitter deficiency or imbalance can cause psychological changes. Specialised non-invasive laboratory testing can easily measure neurotransmitters.