Depression Disorder

Depression, or major depressive disorder, is a debilitating mental health condition that affects an estimated 21 million American adults. It is characterized by persistent feelings of profound sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyable. Depression is different from person to person; no treatment is the same, and not everyone responds to medication the same way. Depression can affect a person's daily life, leading to sleep, appetite, and energy level disruptions.

Individuals with depression may experience physical symptoms like fatigue and cognitive difficulties such as difficulty concentrating. Depression can be triggered by a combination of genetic, environmental, and biochemical factors. Treatment for depression and anxiety can be treated similarly. Timely intervention, often through psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of both, is crucial for managing and significantly reducing your depression, helping individuals regain a sense of emotional well-being and a more fulfilling life.

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia):

Persistent Depressive Disorder or Dysthymia is a chronic rather than episodic depression in which a person experiences major depressive episodes most of the time over the course of two years or more.

Postpartum Depression:

Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a medical condition that some women feel after having a baby, accompanied by fluctuation in hormones. These strong feelings of sadness, anxiety (worry), and tiredness following the birth of a baby can last for a long time, making it difficult to care for the baby and themselves.

Psychotic Depression:

Psychotic depression refers to major depression disorder, has severe depressive symptoms with features of psychosis, including hallucination (hearing, seeing feelings that aren’t real or others do not), false beliefs (delusions), psychomotor impairment (slowed thoughts and movements) ad state of stupor (unable to speak or respond to your environment.