We offer tailored assessment and treatment for persistent low mood, loss of interest, and the impact depression has on your daily life helping you regain meaning, energy and connection.
Feeling sad, overwhelmed or empty for a few days is normal but when those feelings persist, intensify or begin to interfere with your relationships, work, sleep or sense of self, it’s time to seek care. At Shining Star Psychiatric Care, we understand how depression can affect your mind, body and everyday functioning. Our compassionate, evidence-informed approach helps you rebuild hope and restore balance.
Depression (also known as major depressive disorder) is a serious mood disorder characterised by a persistently low or sad mood, loss of interest or pleasure in most activities, and impaired functioning.
There are different forms of depression, each with specific features. Common types include:
– Major depressive disorder
– Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
– Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
– Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
With appropriate diagnosis and treatment, many individuals recover and regain meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Symptoms vary from person to person, but may include:
Depression usually develops from a complex interplay of biological, psychological and environmental factors there is no single cause.
Key contributing factors include:
– Genetic or family history of depressive disorders.
– Imbalances or changes in brain chemistry and neuro-circuits (e.g., serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine).
– Major life stressors, traumatic events, loss, or chronic medical/health issues.
– Changes in hormones or body systems (such as after illness, childbirth, menopause).
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