Depression

While occasional sadness is a normal part of life, sometimes these feelings become overwhelming and persistent. This is when depression can take hold.

Symptoms of depression can include:

• Intense sadness or low mood
• Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much.
• Loss of motivation or interest in activities
• Feelings of emptiness or numbness
• Difficulty functioning in daily life.

Depression

Feeling sad or down from time to time is a normal part of life. However, some people experience intense sadness and low mood that is difficult to shake. This is called depression.

People with depression may experience poor sleep, a lack of motivation or interest, and a feeling of emptiness or numbness. These feelings interfere with their daily lives, making it difficult to do things they would otherwise enjoy.

Different people will experience depression in different ways, and as such treatment for depression will vary from person to person.

Treatment options

Treatment can be very effective at reducing or eliminating the symptoms of depression. Medication may be an important element of treatment. However, research suggests that a combination of medication, psychological therapies and support programs can lead to the best outcomes for some types of depression.

Ramsay Mental Health offers a broad range of psychiatry and psychology treatment services for depression that can be tailored to meet your needs, including:

• Inpatient programs 
• Day programs
• Outpatient consultations
• Neurostimulation services
• Psychology services

Other speciality areas you may be interested in

You may also be interested to read about how Ramsay Mental Health can support you with:

• Anxiety 
• Post-traumatic stress disorder 
• Substance misuse and addiction