Depression Treatment

Depression is a serious medical condition. In contrast to the normal emotional experiences of sadness, loss, or passing mood states, clinical depression is persistent and can interfere significantly with a person’s ability to function.

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Treatment for Depression

At Pine Grove Outpatient Services, patients with a Depressive Disorder see one of our psychiatrists or psychiatric nurse practitioners for evaluation and medication management. Patients also receive individual psychotherapy which is provided by individual therapists who are trained in the treatment of depression.

Symptoms of Depression

Depression is estimated to affect about one in six individuals each year. Depression is a treatable illness, but unfortunately it is under diagnosed and under treated. The common symptoms for depression are listed below:

Little interest or pleasure in doing things
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
Feeling tired or having little energy
Poor appetite or overeating
Feeling you are a failure or have let yourself or others down
Trouble concentrating on simple tasks
Moving or speaking so slowly that others notice
Being restless or moving around a lot more than usual
Thoughts of suicide or of hurting yourself