Clinical Depression Care

Clinical depression, also known as major depressive disorder (MDD), is a serious mood disorder. According to the CDC, 6.7% of the population will experience a depressive episode this year, and 14% will have an episode within their lifetimes. Over 40% of patients have a treatment-resistant form of clinical depression, which does not respond to medications. Ultimately, depression is common and is unlikely to go away on its own. 

Major depressive disorder, or clinical depression, comes in many forms with a wide variety of symptoms based on an individual’s genes, environment, and brain chemistry. Clinical depression is as varied as the population it affects. However, many common symptoms of depression include: 

• Persistent sadness or anxiety 
• Feeling hopeless, worthless, helpless, guilty, etc. 
• Being pessimistic or negative 
• Quick to irritability or frustration 
• Restlessness 
• Disinterest in hobbies or activities that used to bring joy 
• Fatigue 
• Finding it hard to concentrate or remember 
• Difficulty making decisions 
• Sleeping too little or too much 
• Significant changes in appetite and/or weight 
• Unexplainable and persistent headaches, aches, or digestive problems 
• Suicide attempts or thoughts of death or suicide 

Typical treatment plans begin with a combination of psychotherapy (or telepsychiatry) and medication management. However, if a patient isn’t finding relief after trying two or more medications, their provider may suggest alternative treatment plans such as transcranial magnetic stimulation or esketamine nasal spray.  

However, all treatment plans are customized to each individual patient. Our talented team of clinicians and support staff is dedicated to working with patients collaboratively to find a treatment plan that works for them. Our goal is to help patients find relief in a way that feels good.