We can provide personalized treatment plans for the following forms of depression:
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Persistent depressive disorder, also known as dysthymia, is a chronic mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a general lack of interest or pleasure in daily activities that can last for years, impairing the individual’s functioning and quality of life.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression characterized by recurrent episodes of depressive symptoms that occur during specific seasons, typically the winter months, and can be attributed to reduced exposure to sunlight, resulting in disruptions to the body’s internal clock and serotonin levels.
Postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is a type of mood disorder that occurs in some individuals after giving birth, characterized by feelings of sadness, fatigue, anxiety, and a loss of interest in activities, which can significantly impact the mother’s ability to care for herself and her baby.
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including periods of intense and elevated mood known as mania or hypomania, and episodes of depression, often leading to significant disruptions in daily life and functioning.
Psychotic Depression
Psychotic depression is a severe subtype of major depressive disorder in which individuals experience not only the typical symptoms of depression but also psychotic symptoms like hallucinations or delusions, leading to a significant impairment in their perception of reality and overall functioning.
You may be suffering from depression, if you have been experiencing some or all of the below symptoms for at least two weeks1:
- Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood
- Feelings of hopelessness, or pessimism
- Irritability
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
- Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities
- Decreased energy or fatigue
- Moving or talking more slowly
- Feeling restless or having trouble sitting still
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
- Difficulty sleeping, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
- Appetite and/or weight changes
- Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts
- Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause and/or that do not ease even with treatment
1. National Institute of Health