Depression

If you suffer from depression, you are not alone.

If you feel lost and hopeless because of a mental imbalance, you are not alone. Depression is one of the most common psychiatric illnesses in the world, affecting 1 in 10 people.

Compassion Mental Health is a place for hope and healing for patients struggling with treatment-resistant depression. We utilize evidence-based and cutting-edge treatments. By incorporating various approaches, treatment can be customized for each individual to help ensure recovery.

Depression:
A Definition

Depression or Major Depressive Disorder is a serious mental illness that causes feelings of hopelessness, loss of interest, and increased feelings of guilt or worthlessness that can span anywhere from weeks to years. Unlike normal feelings of sadness, major depressive disorder is persistent and usually interferes with one’s daily functions or ability to experience pleasure in life. It can result from a variety of causes including trauma, stress, environmental factors, chemical imbalance within the brain, or a genetic predisposition to developing the condition.

There are a variety of treatments used to alleviate depressive symptoms from medication to therapy to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Every individual reacts differently to different treatments, so it may take several tries to figure out the course of action that’s right for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Could I need treatment for depression?

Although depression is a common mental health disorder, it’s important to seek out treatment immediately. The illness not only causes a host of negative symptoms that can worsen over time, but can also prompt suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control reports that depression can adversely affect the long-term outcomes of chronic health conditions, including diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.

If you have any additional questions on depression please request to speak with a clinician.

Take your life back from treatment-resistant depression.