&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is Depression?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Depression is more than occasional sadness. It&amp;rsquo;s a persistent feeling of emptiness, hopelessness, or a lack of interest in life. It can affect how you think, feel, and function on a day-to-day basis, including in your relationships, work, and sex life.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Common Is It?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Depression affects over 300 million people globally. LGBTQ+ individuals, including gay and bisexual men, are at significantly higher risk due to chronic stress, discrimination, and internalised stigma.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Causes Depression?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Depression doesn&amp;rsquo;t have one single cause. It can result from:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Ongoing stress or trauma&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Relationship problems&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Low self-worth or identity conflict&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Biological or genetic factors&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Substance use&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Signs and Symptoms of Depression&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Common signs and symptoms of depression can vary from person to person, but the most typical include:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;107&quot; data-end=&quot;134&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;111&quot; data-end=&quot;134&quot;&gt;Emotional Symptoms:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;137&quot; data-end=&quot;185&quot;&gt;Persistent sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;188&quot; data-end=&quot;242&quot;&gt;Irritability or frustration, even over small matters&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;245&quot; data-end=&quot;302&quot;&gt;Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;305&quot; data-end=&quot;356&quot;&gt;Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;359&quot; data-end=&quot;424&quot;&gt;Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or remembering things&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;359&quot; data-end=&quot;424&quot;&gt;Sexual performance anxiety, such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/erectile-dysfunction&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;erectile dysfunction&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/premature-ejaculation&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;premature ejaculation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3 class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;426&quot; data-end=&quot;452&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;430&quot; data-end=&quot;452&quot;&gt;Physical Symptoms:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;455&quot; data-end=&quot;498&quot;&gt;Changes in appetite (weight gain or loss)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;501&quot; data-end=&quot;548&quot;&gt;Sleep disturbances (insomnia or oversleeping)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;551&quot; data-end=&quot;574&quot;&gt;Fatigue or low energy&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;577&quot; data-end=&quot;638&quot;&gt;Unexplained physical problems, like headaches or body aches&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;641&quot; data-end=&quot;685&quot;&gt;Slowed thinking, speaking, or body movements&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3 class=&quot;&quot; data-start=&quot;687&quot; data-end=&quot;715&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;691&quot; data-end=&quot;715&quot;&gt;Behavioral Symptoms:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;718&quot; data-end=&quot;775&quot;&gt;Withdrawing from friends, family, and social activities&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;778&quot; data-end=&quot;817&quot;&gt;Reduced performance at work or school&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;820&quot; data-end=&quot;869&quot;&gt;Neglecting personal hygiene or responsibilities&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;872&quot; data-end=&quot;904&quot;&gt;Using alcohol or drugs to cope&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;907&quot; data-end=&quot;953&quot;&gt;Thoughts of death or suicide (in severe cases)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Can Psychology Help?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Clinical psychologists offer evidence-based therapies like&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; to shift unhelpful thinking patterns&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; to help process difficult emotions and strengthen emotional resilience&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; that addresses minority stress and identity-related challenges&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400; color: #333333;&quot;&gt;We create a safe, affirming space where your experiences are seen and validated.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3 Quick Tips to Start Feeling Better:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Move Your Body:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; Even a short walk can shift mood and energy levels.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot; aria-level=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt; Isolation feeds depression. Reach out to a friend, even if just for a chat.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;Have a&amp;nbsp;chat with our psychologist at our &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/mental-health-wellness-clinic-hong-kong&quot;&gt;Mental Health and Wellness Clinic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;: You don&amp;rsquo;t have to handle this on your own. Therapy helps.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Take the First Step Toward Mental Wellness&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;At PULSE Clinic in Hong Kong, we understand that mental health is just as important as physical health.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Our clinical psychotherapy services provide compassionate, confidential, and professional support to help you navigate life&amp;rsquo;s challenges.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Whether you&#39;re dealing with anxiety, relationship concerns, addiction, or trauma, our team is here to support you.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;color: #0e101a; background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;color: #0e101a; background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;color: #0e101a; background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; background: none 0% 0% repeat scroll transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you are looking to have a chat with our psychologist, &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/+85295653786&quot;&gt;contact our clinic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; directly for an appointment.&lt;br /&gt;or drop us a message via WhatsApp. (&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/+85295653786&quot;&gt;+852 9565 3786&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 style=&quot;color: #0e101a; background: transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;background: none 0% 0% repeat scroll transparent; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;A Safe and Affirming Space for Everyone&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your mental health matters.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Book a confidential consultation today and start your journey to emotional well-being with our experienced clinical psychotherapists.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2 data-pm-slice=&quot;1 3 []&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fees&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;First Intake Session (1.5 hrs)&lt;/span&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;HKD3000&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Following Sessions (1 hr)&lt;/span&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;HKD1800 per session&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;A &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HKD1000 deposit&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; is required at the time of booking.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-pm-slice=&quot;1 1 []&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Make an Appointment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Our available timeslots will not be listed online. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;To book a session, please contact our reception team directly. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;They will assist in scheduling your appointment and processing the required deposit.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/+85295653786&quot;&gt;Contact our clinic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; directly for an appointment, or drop us a message via WhatsApp. (&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/+85295653786&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Click&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3 data-pm-slice=&quot;1 1 []&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Terms and Conditions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cancellation Policy:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;48 hours before the appointment:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Full $1000 deposit refund.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;24 to 48 hours before the appointment:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; $500 refund.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;L&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;ess than 24 hours before the appointment or no-show:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; No refund.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a smooth scheduling process.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Take the First Step Toward Mental Wellness&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Your mental health matters. Book a confidential consultation today and start your journey to emotional well-being with our experienced clinical psychotherapists.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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