Depression

What It Is: Depression feels like a heavy fog that dulls your energy, motivation, and joy. It's more than just feeling down; it's a persistent low mood that makes daily tasks feel overwhelming.

What This Might Look Like: You might find yourself withdrawing from friends and family, losing interest in hobbies, or struggling to get out of bed. Concentration becomes a challenge, and even simple decisions can feel monumental.

How This Could Impact Your Life: Depression can affect your work performance, strain relationships, and diminish your overall quality of life. It can lead to physical issues like sleep disturbances and changes in appetite, further impacting your well-being.

Statistics: Depression is common, affecting about 7% of adults in the U.S. each year. Women are more likely to experience it than men. With proper treatment, approximately 80% of individuals see improvement within four to six weeks.

Gold Standard for Treatment: A combination of psychotherapy (like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and medication is often most effective. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I can provide both therapy and prescribe medications to support your recovery.

Our Approach: At LiveWell, we offer in-person and telehealth options to fit your schedule. We'll work together to develop coping strategies and, if appropriate, discuss medication options. Our goal is to empower you to take control of your emotions and reactions, fostering a sense of personal accountability and an internal locus of control.

Visit Frequency: Initially, we'll meet more frequently—perhaps weekly or bi-weekly—to monitor progress and adjust treatment as needed. As you begin to feel more stable, we'll space out appointments to monthly or as needed, ensuring you have ongoing support.