It is natural to feel sad sometime, but when the feeling of sadness and hopelessness doesn’t go away for a long time, especially if there is no reason to feel that way, it is likely a depressive disorder.
There are different types of depressive disorders. Some of them develop as an emotional response to certain life circumstances. Others, due to the chemical imbalances in the brain, chronic pain, and other physical or psychological factors.
The first step in the treatment of depression is to recognize the problem and address it to receive help. At Dr. Vorobjev Clinic, our expert psychologist will make a comprehensive diagnosis, run special tests, interview you, and ask you to fill out questionnaires. All of this is done to correctly diagnose the disorder, its severity, and the root cause to create an optimal treatment plan. Some depressive disorders can be treated with counseling only. Others require the use of medications, occupational therapy, and even hospitalization. Coming to our clinic, you will find out your precise diagnosis and get an individual treatment program that will help you get back to normal life and be able to cope with depressive episodes in the future on your own with the help of special techniques taught by our doctors.