More than a bad stretch. And more treatable than it feels from the inside.
Depression is a common but serious mood disorder. It affects how you feel, think, and handle everyday things like sleeping, eating, and working. When symptoms last two weeks or more, it's time to talk to someone.
What it can look like
- Persistent sadness, emptiness, or irritability
- Losing interest in things you used to enjoy
- Fatigue, trouble concentrating, changes in sleep or appetite
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or hopelessness
- Thoughts of death or suicide. If this is you, please call or text 988 now.
Depression takes different forms: persistent depressive disorder that lasts years at a lower intensity, perinatal depression during or after pregnancy, seasonal depression in the winter months, and depression with psychotic features. Sometimes what looks like depression is part of bipolar disorder, which is why a careful evaluation matters.
How we treat it
Depression, even the most severe cases, can be treated. Most people improve with medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of the two. We'll start with a full evaluation, choose a first step together, and adjust based on how you respond. For depression that hasn't responded to standard treatment, we can discuss further options and referrals.