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.

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