Do I Need Help With Depression?

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What is Depression?

Sadness and feelings of depression are common for most people. Feeling depressed can be a normal reaction to loss, situations in life, or even an injured self-esteem.

There are occasions when feelings of sadness intrudes into our lives and begin to disrupt our daily routines. These feelings of intense sadness -- including helpless, hopeless, and worthless can keep you from functioning normally. Depression may be something more than sadness and shouldn’t be disregarded or ignored. Intense sadness may be clinical depression which is a treatable medical condition.

The National Institute of Mental Health describes depressive illnesses on a sliding scale of severity. People are all unique, therefore symptoms of depression can be as different as personalities of those experiencing the symptoms. The severity of the depression, the frequency of depression, and how long the feeling last will vary depending on the individual and the particular illness. The following are the most common symptoms people with depression experience:

Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
Fatigue and decreased energy
Feelings of guilt and/or worthlessness
Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
Insomnia, early morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
Irritability, restlessness

Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable
Loss of pleasure in life
Overeating or appetite loss
Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment
Persistent sadness, anxious, or "empty" feelings
Thoughts of suicide or suicide attempts

Depression is an extremely complex disease. No one knows exactly what causes it, but it can occur for a variety of reasons. Some people feel depressed during a serious medical illness. Others may experience depression during life changes. One common trigger is the death of a loved one. Family history of depression is a key warning sign and shouldn’t be ignored. If you have a genetic disposition for depression treatment can dramatically improve your chances for avoiding and dealing with depression. There are a number of factors that may increase the chance of depression, including the following:

Abuse: Any previous physical, sexual, or emotional abuse can prove to increase chances of clinical depression later in life.
Certain Medications: Some medications can alter your mood or feelings often have the possibility of increasing your risk of depression.
Conflict: Depression in someone who has the biological vulnerability to develop depression may result from personal conflicts or disputes with family members or friends.
Death or a loss: Sadness or grief from the death or loss of a loved one, though natural, may increase the risk of depression.
Genetics: A family history of depression may increase the risk. It's thought that depression is a complex trait, meaning that there are probably many different genes that each exert small effects, rather than a single gene that contributes to disease risk. The genetics of depression, like most psychiatric disorders, are not as simple or straightforward as in purely genetic diseases such as Huntington's chorea or cystic fibrosis.

Major events: Even good events such as starting a new job, graduating, or getting married can lead to depression. So can moving, losing a job or income, getting divorced, or retiring. However, the syndrome of clinical depression is never just a "normal" response to stressful life events
Other personal problems: Problems such as social isolation due to other mental illnesses or being cast out of a family or social group can contribute to the risk of developing clinical depression.
Serious illnesses: Sometimes depression co-exists with a major illness or may be triggered by another medical condition.

Treatment and Therapies

Even the most severe cases of depression can be treated at MidValley Healthcare in the Boise area. Beginning treatment earlier leads to better outcomes for depressed patients. Depression is usually treated with medication, group therapy, counseling, or a combination of the treatments. If these treatments do not reduce symptoms, TMS can be a very effective alternative to traditional depression treatments.

Every patient is different and no two people are affected the same way by depression. There is no "one-size-fits-all" for treatment, that’s why we work with our patients to find the treatment that works best for them.

Medications

Depression can be debilitating. Medication therapy with antidepressants is a popular treatment choice for those with depression. Antidepressants may not cure depression, but they can reduce your symptoms. When paired with other types of therapy such as counseling, group therapy, or TMS therapy recovery from depression is possible.

Antidepressants relieve depression by affecting certain chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine are all neurotransmitters associated with depression. The effects of each type (class) of antidepressants varies slightly. Therefore, it may take trying a few different ones before the correct one for you is determined.

Psychotherapies

Psychotherapy, also referred to as “talk therapy” or “counseling”, is the treatment of a mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means. At MidValley Healthcare we pair counseling with other types of therapy such as individual counseling, group therapy, or/and TMS therapy when treating depression. Adding psychotherapy to a patient’s treatment plan not only adds to their support network but it also gives patients the ability to problem solve in a safe, neutral, non-judgmental environment. In our counseling sessions patients develop skills such as Mindfulness and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT).

Psychoeducational therapies refer to the process of teaching people the skills needed to break the cycles of mental health . Our Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) offer several different types of psychoeducational therapies such as Coping, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). You never have too much support in your journey to recovery.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy (TMS)

(TMS) is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. This non-drug treatment is FDA approved for the treatment of Major depression. TMS is typically used when other depression treatments haven't been effective.

TMS has no side effects.
Uses precisely targeted magnetic pulses similar to those used in and MRI.
Stimulates key areas of the brain that are underactive in patients with depression.
TMS is not ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy).

Over 1 million patients have been treated with TMS therapy.
1 out of 2 showed significant improvement.
1 out of 3 patients were symptom free.
TMS is covered by most insurance.
Is conducted locally in the doctor's office.

Want To Find Out If You Have Depression?

Your Depression Test Will be Reviewed By Our Depression Experts At Mid Valley Healthcare

Name

Phone:

How often have you been bothered by little interest or pleasure in doing things?:

How often have you felt down, depressed, or hopeless?:

How often do you have trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much?:

How often do you feel tired or have little energy?:

How often do you have a poor appetite or overeat?:

How often do you feel bad for yourself, or that you are a failure or let someone down?:

How often do you have trouble concentrating, such as reading the newspaper or watching television?:

How often do you move or speak so slowly that other people notice:

How often do you have thoughts that you would be better off dead or hurting yourself?:

How difficult have the previously listed problems made it for you at work, home or with people?:

Would you like us to contact you?:

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Testimonials

Brittany Stoker

I have been working with Zana for 3 years, I have never had a mental health professional care so much about my wellbeing and making sure my medications are working. If you are struggling- I highly recommend booking an appt with her.

Ashley Scott

Zana Delic is fantastic. She listens, she asks the right questions, and truly makes the appointment feel comfortable. I’d highly recommend her to anyone.

Aron Lupton

I've been seeing my psychiatrist for 6 months now and I feel like they always want to make sure I am happy and healthy.

victoria juarez

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Love Zana Delic! She is so caring and thoughtful and willing to see me ANY time I need her! She treats me with respect and compassion. She deservs so many more stars! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Jodi Thorne

I’m sorry for the people that can’t pay for services.... their reviews aren’t fair to Midvalley. There are state related programs that are offered for those who have no or little money. You can’t expect to get a hand out when your in crisis. There are hotlines and other resources available 24/7. With that said..... the counseling and medication management I’ve received has been great. The council given by Cathie has been excellent. She listens and suggests things to work on... but you have to put in the work and want to get better. If your willing and ready for treatment, it’s available and they do an awesome job of taking care of their patients. I’ve had to cancel several appointments and even had to cancel an appointment an hour before hand because I was at another appt and couldn’t get there in time. I explained that and they didn’t charge me for the visit. They understand life happens. Give credit where credit is due and be courteous to others with respect and you will be pleasantly surprised that it will go along ways. I recommend this place to anyone who is looking for some help.

scott ehrlichman

Dr Ashye, Thank you. You saved my life. I would be long gone if it were not for your help. I salute you. Thank you for caring. I salute you.

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