Counseling & Support
The Pleasant Point Health Center Wolipomaswu department provides whole-person integrated care with onsite and telehealth options for counseling and psychiatric medication management. Wolipomawsu means “leading a good life,” and it is our belief that individuals presenting for services have the capacity to actualize their potentials and overcome their problems through professional aid, familial support, and community strength.
- Medication Assisted Treatment
- Recovery Coach Support
- Counseling for Children, Adolescents & Adults
- Psychiatric Medication Management
- Art Therapy
- Play Therapy
Counseling & Support
The Pleasant Point Health Center Wolipomawsu department provides whole-person integrated care with onsite and telehealth options for counseling and psychiatric medication management. Wolipomawsu means “leading a good life,” and it is our belief that individuals presenting for services have the capacity to actualize their potentials and overcome their problems through professional aid, familial support, and community strength.
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Medication Assisted Treatment
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Recovery Coach Support
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Counseling for Children, Adolescents & Adults
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Psychiatric Medication Management
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Art Therapy
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Play Therapy
Effective treatment depends on getting the right diagnosis. Our highly trained therapists diagnose and treat the toughest mental health issues.
At Pleasant Point Health Center, a team of doctors and specialists will see you in one place, at one time. They will listen to your story, learn your goals, and work together to accurately diagnose and treat your condition so you can get back to your life as quickly as possible.
We are changing the very definition of possible, and we are doing it right here, right now. Meet
the providers and team members united by an unrelenting purpose to change the future of mental health care, forever.
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn’t worth living.
More than just a bout of the blues, depression isn’t a weakness and you can’t simply “snap” out of it. Depression may require long-term treatment. But don’t get discouraged. Most people with depression feel better with medication, psychotherapy, or both.
Although depression may occur only once during your life, people typically have multiple episodes. During these episodes, symptoms occur most of the day, nearly every day and may include:
- Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness
- Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters
- Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as sex, hobbies or sports
- Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much
- Tiredness and lack of energy, so even small tasks take extra effort
- Reduced appetite and weight loss or increased cravings for food and weight gain
- Anxiety, agitation or restlessness
- Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements
- Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or self-blame
- Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things
- Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts or suicide
- Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches
For many people with depression, symptoms usually are severe enough to cause noticeable problems in day-to-day activities, such as work, school, social activities or relationships with others. Some people may feel generally miserable or unhappy without really knowing why.
Common signs and symptoms of depression in children and teenagers are similar to those of adults, but there can be some differences.
- In younger children, symptoms of depression may include sadness, irritability, clinginess, worry, aches and pains, refusing to go to school, or being underweight.
- In teens, symptoms may include sadness, irritability, feeling negative and worthless, anger, poor performance or poor attendance at school, feeling misunderstood and extremely sensitive, using recreational drugs or alcohol, eating or sleeping too much, self-harm, loss of interest in normal activities, and avoidance of social interaction.
Depression is not a normal part of growing older, and it should never be taken lightly. Unfortunately, depression often goes undiagnosed and untreated in older adults, and they may feel reluctant to seek help. Symptoms of depression may be different or less obvious in older
adults, such as:
- Memory difficulties or personality changes
- Physical aches or pain
- Fatigue, loss of appetite, sleep problems or loss of interest in sex — not caused by a medical condition or medication
- Often wanting to stay at home, rather than going out to socialize or doing new things
- Suicidal thinking or feelings, especially in older men
If you feel depressed, make an appointment to see your doctor or mental health professional as soon as you can. If you’re reluctant to seek treatment, talk to a friend or loved one, any healthcare professional, a tribal member, or someone else you trust.