Depression

The cause of depression isn’t always easy to understand, and it is usually due to many different influences e.g., genetics, stress/trauma, substance abuse and hormones.

Medication and psychotherapy are effective for most people with depression. Your primary care doctor or psychiatrist can prescribe medication to relieve symptoms.

When you are on treatment for depression it is always good to monitor whether your condition is improving or not.

Depression often gets worse if it is left untreated, resulting in emotional, behavioral and health problems that affect every area of your life.

Depression, also known as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), is a mood disorder that causes an ongoing feeling of sadness and generally feeling low.