Depression

Depression is an emotional, mental, and physical state described as feeling depressed most days in addition to other symptoms. It causes a significant decrease in the quality of life. 

Some symptoms of depression include:

• Difficulty concentrating and focusing
• Depressed or low moods
• Lack of interest and/or pleasure in activities
• Lack of motivation
• Changes in weight and appetite
• Sleep disturbance
• Fatigue
• Tearful or crying episodes
• Feelings of worthlessness, helplessness, and hopelessness

Theories of the cause of depression vary, they include the following or a combination of the following:

• Stressful Life events
• Trauma
• Perceptions and thought processing
• Medical conditions 
• Genetic predisposition
• Environmental factors
• Neurological changes
• Biological changes

Many people develop depression during or after life events, such as:

• Death of a loved one
• Marriage or relationship issues
• Job loss
• Serious illness
• Chronic pain
• Severe injuries
• Surviving trauma
• Physical, sexual, verbal, mental emotional abuse and neglect
• Financial crisis
• Relocating 
• Life transitions
• Chronic stress and anxiety

At River Oaks Psych we can help you manage depression. We offer treatment and support including medication and brief, supplemental supportive interventions and targeted coping strategies, in person visits, and online telehealth visits, to help you heal, recover, and get your life back on track.

For complex care needs, engagement with an external therapist for individual therapy is recommended.