Depression

Depression can be a heavy burden to bear, and you deserve compassionate and quality medical care to enhance your wellness. Mitchel Eisenstein, LCSW, in Setauket, New York, takes the time to understand the underlying causes of your depression and create a holistic, personalized plan to get you feeling better. Mitchel provides comprehensive treatment for men and women living with depression and other emotional disorders. Schedule your consultation online or call the office today. 

What is depression?

Depression is a mental health or mood disorder that affects your emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical health. If you have depression, you might feel hopeless and apathetic and have a poor or negative outlook on your future. 

Depression is a persistent overarching feeling of sadness, and you might have little to no interest in many hobbies and activities you used to enjoy.

How do I know if I have depression?

If you’re experiencing depression, you might have:

• Difficulty concentrating and impaired memory
• Lack of interest in usual activities
• Excessive worry
• Poor appetite
• Chronic fatigue and sleep disturbances
• Difficulty making decisions
• Changes in behavior and mood
• Impatience, anxiety, and agitation
• Angry outbursts and frustration relating to small matters 

Depression can affect many aspects of your life, including school, work, relationships, and your physical health. 

Many people with depression also have anxiety. Some of the symptoms and treatments for anxiety and depression might be similar, but the two conditions are different.

Some people with depression have thoughts of suicide and self-harm.

What causes depression?

It isn’t clear what causes depression, and myriad factors might play a role, such as:

• Inherited traits
• Changes in the brain and brain chemistry
• Hormones

A life event can trigger a depressive episode in some cases. Other risk factors for depression include low self-esteem, chronic pain and chronic illness, substance abuse, and a history of other mental health disorders.

How is depression treated?

Following an evaluation, Mitchel can create a personalized treatment plan and suggest treatments to help you overcome your depression, such as: 

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Voice dialogue
• Anger management
• Stress management
• Mindfulness
• Psychodynamic therapy

Depression is usually best treated with multiple approaches. Mitchel can also provide lifestyle-change counseling to teach effective ways of staying physically healthy, mentally well, and stress-free. If you need medication to better manage depression, he can provide a referral. 

Mitchel is here to help and support you when you need it most. One step at a time, he works to enhance your health and happiness and assists you in overcoming depression.

If you’re interested in receiving personalized care for depression, call Mitchel Eisenstein, LCSW, or request an appointment online today.