Effects of Depression
We understand the toll depression can take on your life and health. The effects of depression can lead to:
- Strained relationships
- Decreased performance in school or work
- Other mental health problems such as anxiety
- Substance abuse
- Chronic disease
- Suicidal thoughts and behavior
Recognize The Signs
Although not always visible to others, there are a number of symptoms that depression can cause besides sadness or low-mood. Signs include:
- Low self-esteem
- Changes in sleep and appetite
- Substance abuse
- Low-sex drive
- Irritability
- Headaches or stomach problems
- Muscle & joint pain
- Apathy / lack of pleasure
- Difficulty making decisions or connecting with others
- Suicidal thoughts or self-harm
Our Treatment Modalities
We offer a variety of comprehensive treatments designed to address your depression:
Individual Therapy: Working with a licensed psychologist, our CBT therapy will help you break negative thinking patterns, build healthy coping skills, recognize triggers and set goals.
Group Therapy: Connect with others who suffer from depression. This is a great time to learn from others and share healthy coping skills. It can also provide a sense of connection and decrease feelings of isolation.
Medication Management: Our psychiatric team can support you with getting on the right medications to help reduce your symptoms.
Ketamine Therapy: For individuals who have tried conventional therapies and still find no relief. Under supervision, patients are given this psychedelic drug to induce a hypnotic-like state and provide profound insights. This can make it easier to work through emotional distress.
Our Integrative Medicine Approach
Our integrative medicine services are designed to heal the brain-gut connection which can cause symptoms of depression. We offer a variety of alternative treatments to help heal the root of your depression:
Neurofeedback: This non-invasive technique can help monitor imbalances in brain waves that can cause symptoms of depression.
Genetic Testing: This helps us identify which medication will be most effective for your treatment.
Nutritional Supplements: Dietary supplements can boost mood, emotional wellness and support your brain & body during your healing journey.
