Depression
Depression is a serious, but common, condition. It often causes people to feel sad or empty for long periods of time. Depression is a very treatable condition, our therapists can help you feel like yourself again.
Signs and Symptoms of Depression
If you experience the below symptoms, please contact us right away, our therapists are here to help!
Frequent crying and bouts of sadness
Feeling hopeless or worthless
Getting too much or too little sleep
Anxiety
Anger
Difficulty enjoying activities one used to like
Unexplained physical ailments such as headaches or muscle pain
Changes in weight or eating habits
Thoughts of suicide
Difficulty concentrating
Depression is not forever. People with depression can feel hopeless about recovery, especially if they’ve had the condition for a long time. Yet most forms of depression are very treatable. There are many therapies used to treat depressive symptoms. A mental health practitioner can help you decide which type best fits your needs.
Types of Depression
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Major Depression
The most common subtype. The symptoms are usually severe and impact daily life.
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Substance/Medication-Induced Depression
Depression that occurs during or soon after one is exposed to a substance. It could also occur during withdrawal.
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Disruptive Mood Dysregulation (DMDD)
Generally diagnosed in children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 18. It involves frequent temper tantrums that are not appropriate for the child’s age or situation.
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Other Specified Depressive Disorders
This diagnosis applies when someone has depressive symptoms, but they do not qualify for any other subtype. A clinician will specify the reason the condition does not meet the criteria. The person may not have enough symptoms, or the depressive episode may have been too brief.
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Unspecified Depression
This diagnosis is used when depressive symptoms do not meet the full criteria for a specific type, but the clinician does not specify why. A clinician may use this distinction when they do not have enough information to make a specific diagnosis (such as in an emergency room).
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Depression Related to Another Medical Condition
Depression caused by the physiological effects of another medical condition.
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