“The greatest weapon against our stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” William James

Although anxiety and depression are two distinct mental health conditions, they often coexist and share some common features. These symptoms can overlap, and individuals may experience both anxiety and depression simultaneously. Both can involve symptoms such as changes in sleep patterns, irritability, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, and changes in appetite. Both can include:

Addressing one condition may also have positive effects on the other. Your therapist will assess your symptoms. Treatment for anxiety and depression may include a variety of modalities including mindfulness techniques, CBT, DBT, Exposure Therapy, emotion regulation, relationship therapy, and lifestyle changes such as exercise, a healthy diet, adequate sleep, stress management, social support, self-care, safety planning, and limiting caffeine and alcohol intake.

All ARI therapists are skilled in treating anxiety and depression symptoms. To schedule, contact our office at 770-771-6900.