Can't Afford Therapy? These Tips Can Help You Cope With Depression

Not everyone can find Dr Jehangir Khan from Dear Zindagi in real life because not everyone can afford to pay the doctor’s fees. Disease and illness don’t knock the doors depending on the financial statuses, mental sickness is no exception to this. While in India, people try to treat the most ailment with gharelu nuskhe (home remedies), spending on lesser-known problems like depression is defiantly not on their priority list. However, if someone is trying to fight against their persistent depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, it costs money. If not that, lack of family’s financial support can also make one wonder how can they help themselves against depression.

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

With more and more celebrities talking about depression, awareness about mental health is increasing among people. In fact, many spoke about it on public platforms including, Anushka Sharma, Shah Rukh Khan, Ileana D'Cruz, and Deepika Padukone, who also started her organisation, which helps people suffering from depression and reduce stigma surrounding the topic. Several other foundations can assist you in receiving therapies, connect you to apt support groups, and educate you properly about your problems.

Seek help from medical college’s trainee

Despite their courses, college students hunt for real clients instead of working with imaginary ones, in order to garner practical knowledge. The same goes with medical students. They are trained in hospitals with experienced doctors, that’s why taking help from them makes complete sense. Also, the service can most probably be free or at least less expensive. If they can not treat you completely, they will let you know the severity of your condition. Ask them all your doubts including, doctors who charge less for their services, short term solutions, etc.

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Support groups

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In developed countries, support groups are quite famous. They help you overcome trauma caused due to domestic violence, social media trolling, sexual assault, depression and much more. In India, you can find a few such groups in metropolitan cities. Need not lose hope because there are also several online support groups.

These lots consist of people who have suffered similar problems. Everyone shares their emotions, grievances, and issues, making the other members feel that they are not alone. Join one of such groups after thorough research. You are likely to gather information and solutions for your condition that too free of cost.