Depression affects millions of people across the nation and comes in many forms including clinical depression, major depression, or seasonal depression. Diagnosis and treatment of these conditions require compassion, trust, and expert management. If you think you suffer from depression call or book an appointment online with one of our providers today.
DEPRESSION
What is Depression?
Everyone experiences life events that cause stress, sadness, or grief, but most of the time, these emotional states are temporary. Sometimes called “situational depression,” adjustment disorders are evident 2hen these emotions are ongoing or excessive.
Some examples of events that cause Adjustment Disorder are:
Relationship problems
Financial issues
Problems at school or work
Death of a loved one
Medical conditions
Depression Symptoms
Symptoms of depression may vary over time, and affect different people different ways. Depression is often diagnosed after the consistent presence of symptoms for two or more weeks.
Symptoms may include:
Persistent feelings of hopelessness, sadness, or emptiness
Loss of interest in normal activities or pleasures
Chronic fatigue or low energy
Difficulty concentrating or focusing
Difficulty making decisions
Poor memory
Difficulty sleeping
Change in appetite
Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
generalized pain
problems with digestion
LMH Depression Treatment
Dr. Hoes creates a customized plan of care that may include medications, lifestyle changes, and nutritional counseling.
Treatment may also involve cognitive behavioral therapy or psychodynamic therapy. These therapies treat the underlying emotional causes of depression symptoms and help create effective coping methods for improving depression.
For an expert consultation related to your depression, call or book an appointment online with Dr. Hoes at Latitude Mental Health today.
