Persistent low mood, sadness, or feelings of emptiness
Depression Treatment in Tuscaloosa, AL
Depression is more than feeling sad. It changes how you think, how you sleep, how you relate to the people around you, and how you see yourself. At Novus, our psychiatric team in Tuscaloosa, AL, understands the weight of that and is here to help you find a way through it with accurate diagnosis and treatment built around you.
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What is Depression?
Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and a range of physical and cognitive symptoms that interfere with daily functioning. It is not simply feeling sad after a difficult event. It is a sustained state that affects how the brain functions at a chemical and structural level.
Symptoms of Depression
Types of Depression
Persistent low mood, loss of interest, and cognitive and physical symptoms lasting at least two weeks.
A chronic, lower-grade depression lasting two years or more.
Depression that follows a seasonal pattern, typically emerging in fall or winter.
Depression during or after pregnancy that goes beyond typical baby blues.
The depressive phase of bipolar disorder, which requires a different treatment approach than standard depression.
Depression that has not responded to two or more antidepressant treatments.
Depression Care at Novus in Tuscaloosa, AL
At Novus, depression is treated by a team that includes a psychiatrist and neurologist, allowing for evaluation of both the psychological and neurological dimensions of the condition. Treatment options may include:
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