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Depression Treatment Services
Depression services offered in Phoenix, AZ
Depression is such a common problem that it’s easy to shrug off and forget it’s a serious mental health condition that affects every facet of daily life. As an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner, Brent Whitley, PMHNP, at Peak Mental Health, offers skilled and compassionate care for depression. He improves your mood with individualized therapy, antidepressants when needed, and lifestyle changes that support your overall well-being.
Call the Phoenix, Arizona office or book an appointment online today to schedule an appointment.
Call the Phoenix, Arizona office or book an appointment online today to schedule an appointment.
Depression Q&A
If you put off getting help for depression, you’re not alone. Many people believe it will eventually get better on its own. Or you may face pressure from well-meaning family and friends insisting you should pick yourself up and snap out of it.
But depression isn’t like the blues. Depression won’t improve unless you seek treatment. If you wait to feel better, you risk falling into a deeper depression that lasts months or years.
You should consider scheduling an appointment at Peak Mental Health if you feel depressed for two weeks or longer. If you have thoughts of suicide, call the crisis lifeline at 988 for immediate help and then follow up by seeing Brent.
But depression isn’t like the blues. Depression won’t improve unless you seek treatment. If you wait to feel better, you risk falling into a deeper depression that lasts months or years.
You should consider scheduling an appointment at Peak Mental Health if you feel depressed for two weeks or longer. If you have thoughts of suicide, call the crisis lifeline at 988 for immediate help and then follow up by seeing Brent.
Longer-term clinical depression, also called major depressive disorder (MDD), causes symptoms most of the day, nearly every day. In addition to low energy, fatigue, and lack of motivation, you have symptoms such as:
- Feeling hopeless, worthless, and sad
- Feeling anxious and irritable
- Avoiding family and friends
- Loss of interest in your favorite activities
- Eating either too much or too little
- Gaining or losing weight
- Sleeping too much or not being able to sleep
- Being unable to concentrate or make decisions
- Thinking about suicide or harming yourself
You may also have physical symptoms. MDD commonly causes muscle aches, joint pain, and chronic pain.
After discussing your symptoms and completing a psychiatric evaluation, Brent works with you to develop a personalized care plan that meets your unique needs. Whether you are in the early stages of depression or have MDD, your customized treatment plan addresses your specific type of depression.
Your treatment may include therapy, antidepressants, or both. The severity of your symptoms guides decisions about medications. Antidepressants can help many people by increasing brain chemicals, but they take time before you feel the results.
With or without medication, therapy improves depression through many avenues. Therapy can help you identify and change negative thoughts, learn to manage behavioral and situational problems that contribute to depression, and help you regain a sense of control.
Participating in therapy also stimulates your brain. As you explore and change your thoughts, nerve communication improves and new nerve connections develop, helping to rebalance your brain.
If you feel sad and depressed, Peak Mental Health can get you back on the path toward a thriving life. Schedule an appointment today by calling the office or using the online booking feature.
Your treatment may include therapy, antidepressants, or both. The severity of your symptoms guides decisions about medications. Antidepressants can help many people by increasing brain chemicals, but they take time before you feel the results.
With or without medication, therapy improves depression through many avenues. Therapy can help you identify and change negative thoughts, learn to manage behavioral and situational problems that contribute to depression, and help you regain a sense of control.
Participating in therapy also stimulates your brain. As you explore and change your thoughts, nerve communication improves and new nerve connections develop, helping to rebalance your brain.
If you feel sad and depressed, Peak Mental Health can get you back on the path toward a thriving life. Schedule an appointment today by calling the office or using the online booking feature.
