Depression | Prairie Health

Depression care that's effortless

Our depression treatment starts by understanding how you feel.

Did you know?

Depression is much more common than many people think.

1 in every 5 Americans experience depression at least once in their lifetime. We’re with you, especially when times are hard.

Signs and symptoms

Depression has a unique impact on each person.

However, the painful experience of depression remains constant. While the following symptoms ebb and flow in life, in depression they are more persistent:

Feeling helpless or hopeless
Loss of interest in simple pleasures
Change in sleeping and eating patterns
Frequently feeling angry or irritable
Loss of energy and concentration

Diagnosing Depression

An effective treatment plan starts with an accurate diagnosis.

Depression is diagnosed by a doctor who evaluates the signs and symptoms associated with depression, including the mix and severity of symptoms, the context in which they occur, their duration, and their impact on quality of life. We offer a free mental health assessment to help you understand whether symptoms you have are clinically significant.

With medication and ongoing care, there's a clear path to getting better.

Genetic testing can help improve outcomes

Your genes drive 40-50% of your response to medication. Without genetic information, you may experience side effects due to incorrectly dosed medication.

Medications are effective for most people with depression

Roughly two-thirds of people experience improvement by taking medication. Our psychiatrists make sure you get appropriate medication and treatment right away.

Collaborative care can make you even better

You are much more likely to become symptom free with a Care Coordinator continuously working with you and your psychiatrist – more than twice as likely according to a pivotal mental health study.

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