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Depression Q & A
What is depression?
Depression is a condition that alters your moods, thoughts, emotions, and even your behaviors when not addressed. It’s a common mental health concern that affects many people at some point during their lifetime. Seeking treatment with a specialist is one of the best ways to overcome depression and eliminate ongoing sad feelings.
Which symptoms can depression cause?
The following symptoms are associated with depression:
- Extreme or long-lasting sadness
- Hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness
- Guilt or shame
- Loss of interest in once-favored activities
- Substance misuse
- Thoughts of suicide
- Fatigue
- Sleeping more or less than usual
- Difficulty concentrating
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss or weight gain
- Issues at work or school
- Relationship challenges
- Irritability
- Mood swings
- Physical aches and pains
Alison can help you recover perspective, motivation, and the happiness you once had. She personalizes a treatment plan to match your lifestyle and goals.
What can increase my risk of depression?
Things that may increase the risk of depression include:
- Traumatic or stressful life events
- Anxiety
- Family history of depression
- Death in the family
- Divorce or breakup
- Job loss
- Physical health issues
- Chronic pain
- Lack of a strong social support network
- Loneliness
- Being overweight or obese
- Fatigue
Depression can stem from genetic or environmental factors or a combination of both. Alison helps pinpoint the root causes of your depression and work toward healing.
How does a specialist diagnose depression?
Alison diagnoses depression after discussing your symptoms and medical history. She reviews your moods, emotions, thoughts, behaviors, lifestyle, and more. Alison also provides genetic testing for which medication suits you best (if needed) and customizes a mental health treatment plan that best suits you.
How is depression treated?
Brain Revive Psychiatry, LLC, offers medication management, psychotherapy, lifestyle coaching, addiction treatment, and a combination of treatments that boost your mood and enhance your well-being.
You might meet with Alison virtually from the comfort of your home or face to face in her office. She offers medication mangement along with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that help you or a loved one thrive.
Schedule an in-person or virtual depression evaluation at Brain Revive Psychiatry, LLC, by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.