Understanding and Managing Anxiety

Depression can affect far more than your mood. It may change how you think, feel, connect with others, and manage everyday responsibilities. We provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to help you better understand what you are experiencing and determine the next steps in your treatment.

What Is Depression?

Depression is a mental health condition that can cause persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in thoughts, energy, sleep, appetite, and daily functioning. It is different from temporary sadness and can affect people in different ways and at different points in life.

Understanding Depression

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms may include:

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Persistent sadness, emptiness or low mood
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Loss of interest in activities you previously enjoyed
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Low energy or fatigue
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Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
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Changes in sleep, Thoughts of death or suicide
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Changes in appetite or weight
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Irritability or restlessness
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Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, or worthlessness
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Withdrawal from friends, family, or activities

Our Approach

We begin by listening carefully to your concerns and evaluating your symptoms, health history, experiences, and treatment goals. From there, we develop an individualized plan that may include medication management and ongoing psychiatric support when appropriate. Our goal is to help you understand your symptoms, participate confidently in your care, and work toward improved emotional well-being.