THE DAWN DEPRESSION Treatment RETREAT IN THAILAND
BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO YOUR WORLD
Depression is so much more than just feeling blue. While it’s normal to feel sad from time to time, for people with depression, life feels utterly devoid of joy. If you feel hopeless, incapable of finding pleasure in things you were once passionate about, or unable to summon the energy and concentration required for you to complete your daily tasks, you may be suffering from clinical depression.
Depression is a serious and high-risk disorder, and it greatly interferes with your ability to meet your family, career and social responsibilities and enjoy life. But the good news is, it’s completely treatable. And The Dawn offers a comprehensive, all-inclusive depression treatment programme in a stunning and rejuvenating setting that will lift your spirits and usher you into wellness.
We've dedicated the past seven years to transforming lives, aiding over 1000+ individuals globally to reclaim their well-being. Our commitment to excellence is recognised through our status as the sole CARF-accredited rehab in Asia-Pacific, a status shared with elite U.S. facilities.
HOLISTIC WELLNESS THERAPY
We incorporate a wide range of holistic approaches to help our clients develop mental strength and improve overall health.
MENTAL HEALTH EXPERTS
We employ a team of licensed professionals who have extensive experience in the fields of mental health.
WEEKLY OUTINGS
Weekly excursions are offered free of charge so you can experience the cultural and beauty of nearby attractions in Chiang Mai.
GET HELP WITH DEPRESSION
Signs and Symptoms of Depression Disorder
Everyone experiences depression differently – symptoms can vary from person to person, but commonly include:
- Extremely low energy: It’s hard to get up in the morning, and you’re too tired to do the things you need to throughout the day.
- Loss of self-worth: You often criticise yourself, get down on yourself and dwell on past events and conversations that didn’t go the way you hoped.
- Physical pain: You may get frequent headaches, muscle aches or upset stomach.
- Insomnia or hypersomnia: You may have a hard time falling asleep, or frequently wake up in the middle of the night. Or, you might sleep way too much, but still feel lethargic when you’re awake.
- Loss of appetite: You may feel unable to eat, or like you have to force yourself to consume food.
- Comfort eating: Conversely, you might eat foods that are high in salt, fat or sugar to make yourself feel better
Risks of Untreated Depression
Untreated depression may progress, and severe depression can lead to more grave consequences, such as:
- Self-harm
- Suicide
- Relationship issues
- Irresponsible behaviour
- Health problems due to poor sleep, diet and exercise
The Dawn: Asia’s Best Depression Retreat
At The Dawn, we have a very high staff-to-client ratio, so you’ll receive plenty of personal attention from counsellors who know you, know your story and care about your success. Unlike larger facilities for depression where the impersonal feel can compound social anxiety, our small therapy groups mean you’ll have an easier time getting to know your peers and opening up about your experiences. You’ll be surprised by how much you have in common with others in the programme, and by learning from others’ stories, you’ll come to realise that you’re not alone in what you’re going through.
Inpatient Depression Therapy Facility: A Clear Path to Wellness
To truly have an effect on a disorder as pervasive as depression, it’s best to treat it intensively. As opposed to outpatient depression treatment for depression, where you’re still immersed in the environment and patterns that have you feeling stuck in a rut, inpatient depression therapy provides an important break from the daily routine.
At a residential retreat for depression, you’ll work through a focused programme that’s personalised to your needs, designed to comprehensively address your depression symptoms as well as its underlying cause. And you’ll be surrounded by compassionate, supportive counsellors and peers the whole way through.
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How Our Depression Treatment Works
When you arrive at The Dawn, your first step will be to undergo an initial assessment by our clinical team. Your therapist will then create a personalised depression treatment plan that includes individual therapy, group therapy and holistic wellness services for a well-rounded approach to tackling depression.
Expert Depression Counselling
Our highly qualified team uses time-tested depression treatment methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) to address your depression at its source. We also employ cutting-edge methods like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to heal treatment-resistant depression without the use of medication.
You’ll learn techniques for managing your depression that you can apply to your day-to-day life after depression therapy. While you’re staying with us, you’ll participate in regular individual and group counselling sessions, and have a daily schedule full of activities that support your progress and improve your mood.
Holistic Wellness Retreats for Depression
Our programme includes an assortment of complementary services, so you can reap the healing benefits of holistic practices and develop a new self-care routine that will support your well-being for years to come. Wellness therapies include:
- Fitness training
- Yoga and pilates
- Mindfulness meditation
- Massage and spa therapy
- Nutritional guidance and clean eating
Taking a holistic approach to your wellness puts you in a calm and centred frame of mind that advances your counselling work, and provides an alternative to talk therapy for addressing deep-rooted issues.
Depression Recovery Retreat: Find Happiness in Tropical Thailand
Treating your depression holistically means getting your sleep, diet and exercise back on track. Here at our peaceful facility in subtropical Northern Thailand, you’ll be lulled to sleep each night by the sounds of the river just outside your window. You’ll find it easier to get out of bed each day when you can wake up to the warmth of the morning sun. Your daily schedule will include endorphin-boosting workouts, grounding yoga sessions and outdoor excursions that help you rediscover the joy in life. And, you’ll eat nutritious Thai and Western food made with locally sourced ingredients to improve your gut-brain connection.
A Day at The Dawn
We believe in healing the whole person. You’ll receive intensive therapy, but meditation, relaxation, movement and recreational activities will all play an important role in your depression therapy. Here’s an example of what a typical day looks like at The Dawn:
07:00: Morning yoga / cycling
08:00: Breakfast
09:30: Process / trauma group
10:50: Tai Chi or circuit training / cardio
11:30: Focus group 1
12:30: Lunch
13:30: Focus group 2
14:30: Individual counselling, massage
18:00: Dinner
19:30: Offsite NA / AA meeting
20:30: Rest & relaxation
22:00: Bedtime
