Depression treatment, depression counseling, or depression therapy - whatever you call these methods, their goal is the same: to help improve your mental health. Dr. Ivanov, a Harvard University-certified specialist, is a top depression treatment consultant in NYC who uses time-tested effective techniques. His online sessions produce faster results than many in-person counseling sessions. If you are suffering from a depressive disorder and are seeking a cure, contact Online Psychiatrists for a consultation.
Depression is a mental health disorder affecting nearly 50% of the population, with a higher prevalence among women. When left unaddressed, its symptoms can intensify over time. Seeking help from a depression treatment center is crucial to prevent this escalation. Without the appropriate support, untreated depression may result in the development of other mental health conditions, such as anxiety. Unfortunately, individuals who do not seek help from a depression treatment center sometimes resort to self-medication through substance abuse.
Rest assured, you’re not alone if you suffer from signs of depression. It’s the most common mental disorder in the United States, even though not everyone always has the same symptoms. Consult an experienced medical doctor if you’ve been feeling sad and unable to participate in regular daily activities for two weeks or more.
At Online Psychiatrists, you’ll find best psychiatrists for your depression counseling in NYC. With the guidance you receive, you’re on your way to a depression cure. Whether you want to visit the depression doctor in person, need depression medication online or are seeking information about how to fight depression, you’ll find solutions that suit your specific needs.
"Depression is not just a bad mood. I believe that depressive disorder is a severe illness that can significantly affect a person's life." - Says Dr. Zlatin Ivanov, Harvard Certified Depression Treatment Specialist.
Since your symptoms are unique to you, seek depression counseling from an experienced medical doctor who understands major depressive disorder symptoms and effective treatments. For example, signs of depression in children vary widely from signs of depression in adults.
You may only have a few symptoms, while others seem to display a broader range of depressive signals. You may be suffering from mild depression. If you have one or more symptoms nearly every day for more than two weeks, you likely have some form of depression.
Common signs include:
When you're looking for effective ways to treat depression so you can enjoy life again, it's essential to choose a psychiatrist who can build a strong patient connection.
You can always ask friends or family members for recommendations to find trustworthy therapists in your area or search online for "therapist near me for depression" or "depression treatment near me." Whatever method you use, make sure that the therapist you choose will address your needs when creating an individualized treatment plan.
Just as the reasons for calling the depression doctor vary. You may have shown signs of depression in early childhood. Now, as a young or middle-aged adult, you’ve come to realize that your low moods and anxiety are drastically affecting your life.
On the other hand, like most other people, you may develop your first signs of depression as an adult. Risk factors range from environmental and physical concerns to psychological and genetic origins.
Examples include:
Being Dr. Ivanov’s patient has been great so far. He helped me get through my depression treatment, and I am finally learning to enjoy life again. Couldn’t have made it without him! Thank you!
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Book AppointmentTreatment resistant depression may require long-term therapeutic intervention and medication management, so you must seek the doctor with medical training. A depression cure is available no matter what type of the psychological disorder you have. These concerns often develop as you undergo the many challenges of adulthood.
Various types of these mental health issues include:
From our experience, psychotherapy, commonly referred to as "talk therapy," is the most popular and often the most effective depression treatment. Combined with necessary depression medication, talk therapy can work wonders. Various modalities target specific needs.
Types of depression treatment counseling — online or in person — that are available to you include:
As your depression therapist, Dr. Zlatin Ivanov helps you find the correct combination of depression treatment options for your stage of life or family dynamics. Contact the best psychiatrist today to begin your journey back to freedom from daily depression.
6 Different Types Of Depression: Major, Minor, Manic & More
What Does Clinical Depression Feel Like?
Everyone experiences a range of emotions over the course of days and weeks, typically varying based on events and circumstances. When disappointed, we usually feel sad. When we suffer a loss, we grieve. Normally these feelings ebb and flow. They respond to input and changes. By contrast, depression tends to feel heavy and constant. People who are depressed are less likely to be cheered, comforted or consoled. People who recover from depression often welcome the ability to feel normal sadness again, to have a “bad day,” as opposed to a leaden weight on their minds and souls every single day.
Of people diagnosed with major depressive disorder, who are treated and recover, at least half are likely to experience a recurrent episode sometime in their future. It may come soon after or not for many years. It may or may not be triggered by a life event. After several episodes of major depression, a psychiatrist may suggest long-term treatment.
A wide variety of treatments have been proven effective in treating depression. Some involve talking and behavioral change. Others involve taking medications. There are also techniques that focus on neuromodulation, which incorporates electrical, magnetic or other forms of energy to stimulate brain pathways. Examples of neuromodulation include electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), vagus-nerve stimulation (VNS), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and the experimental deep-brain stimulation (DBS).
The choice of therapy should be guided by the nature and severity of depression, past responses to treatment, and the patient’s and family’s beliefs and preferences. Whatever approach is selected, the patient should be a willing and actively participate, engaging in psychotherapy or regularly taking the medication, for example.
Total openness is important. You should talk to your doctor about all of your symptoms, important milestones in your life and any history of abuse or trauma. Also tell your doctor about past history of depression or other emotional symptoms in yourself or family members, medical history, medications you are taking — prescribed or over-the-counter, how depression has affected your daily life and whether you ever think about suicide.
If your symptoms are mild, do not impair your work or home life, or adversely affect your health, and you do not think about suicide or self-harm, you could wait a week or two before visiting a professional to see if the symptoms may improve on their own. But more serious symptoms need immediate attention.
Virtually all medicines can cause side effects. Typically, unwanted effects increase when the dose rises. Side effects usually vary from one drug to another and are especially variable between different medication classes. If you have previously taken a medicine and done well or poorly or had bothersome side effects, be sure to tell the doctor what happened. This should affect the choice of your next prescription. If you have never taken an antidepressant, discuss with your doctor which groups have which side effects. Let your doctor know which effects you particularly wish to avoid, such as sedation or sexual disruption.
In the evolving U.S. health care system, the cost of treatment is a consideration for most people. At the same time, untreated depression can be costly itself, often compromising a person’s ability to function at home or at work. Speak to your health insurance company to learn about your benefits and co-pays. Insurers sometimes refer only to specific psychotherapists and limit the number of sessions. Co-pays vary. When cost is an issue, ask for generic medications, rather than brand-name drugs. Most classes of antidepressants are available in generic formulations. Neuromodulation treatment can be expensive, and insurance coverage varies widely.
Dr. Zlatin Ivanov, MD, is an adult psychiatrist specializing in addiction treatment, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and OCD. He offers exceptional talk therapy and medication management through online video conferencing.
Dr. Ivanov is double board certified in Psychiatry and Clinical Neurology and a member of the American Psychiatric Association. His medical career is colored by many outstanding contributions to medicine, including several publications, research, and scientific presentations. An attending psychiatrist at Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, and Bellevue Hospital Center in New York City, he takes the time to listen to patients and makes sure they know he is committed to their unique situation.
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