Contact: Beth Chapman, 816-835-0306; APlaceofHopeForDepression.com  

EDMONDS, Wash., Dec. 1, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, The Center -- A Place of HOPE, the #1 Depression Center in the U.S., announced the launch of their new depression-focused website www.aplaceofhopefordepression.com. The new website aims to provide support and resources for the over 350 million sufferers of depression worldwide.

Dr. Gregory Jantz, Founder of The Center -- A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, and best-selling author of 28 books and noted international speaker on behavioral psychology and healthcare, explains the need for launching the sister website to their primary site www.aplaceofhope.com.

"The World Health Organization has identified depression as the #1 health concern in the world, affecting more people than the total population of the United States. Despite the fact that depression is absolutely treatable, only about 5% of those suffering will ever receive treatment. Because of the magnitude of the problem, we want to try to make a profound impact."

Championing whole person care, now widely regarded as the most effective form of depression treatment, at the facility he founded thirty years ago, Dr. Jantz and his staff have treated thousands suffering from depression. They specialize in treating co-occurring, or dual diagnosed issues as well including anxiety, chemical or alcohol dependency, PTSD, mental, physical or sexual abuse and other issues.

"The new website is unique and really strives to communicate to the visitor from the perspective of a fellow sufferer of depression. We use actual clients who describe their struggles in their own words, and what their treatment was like for them. The result, we believe, is that someone who is searching for a life-changing solution will be able to relate and understand what a personalized depression treatment program can do for them." Dr. Jantz continued.

The site also has an "Am I depressed?" survey, sections on Causes, Treatment Options, Bi-polar Disorders, and article and video resources.

"Our goal is to provide effective care for all those who are seeking to regain their happiness and their life," Dr. Jantz said.

Highlighted by a world-class team of medical doctors, naturopathic doctors, psychologists and psychiatrists, nutritionists and dieticians, licensed eating disorder counselors, mental health therapists and licensed spiritual counselors, The Center -- A Place of HOPE is a dually licensed chemical dependency and mental health treatment facility. The Center -- A Place of HOPE is also regarded as one of the finest eating disorder and addiction centers in the world.

To learn more about The Center -- A Place of HOPE, or for those who are seeking treatment for themselves or a loved one, visit www.aplaceofhope.com or call to speak confidentially with a licensed treatment specialist at 1.800.985.0270.