Depression, Loneliness, Grief & Anxiety

There are many different types of mental health issues. The most common is depression. There are also many types of depression and they have slightly different symptoms which may require different treatments
There are also a number of disorders that have depression as a key feature
Depression and mental health issues are complicated illnesses that can involve a number of contributing factors – genes, environment, diet, lifestyle, brain chemicals, psychology and personality
Everyone feels sad from time to time, but people with depression experience severe and prolonged feelings of sadness and hopelessness that is a change from the norm
One in four women and one in six men will suffer from a depressive episode at some point in their lives
It is normal to feel depressed or sad when you experience major disaster or have suffered a severe loss. However, you should see your doctor if you are depressed or feeling down for more than two weeks
We are also concerned with the increased social pressures many patients are facing – isolation at home, if we are grieving, or loneliness; even within the family
Whether physical or not, there are services available to support your health-care and we encourage you to chat with your doctor whatever is concerning you. Please consider booking a longer appointment to allow extra time for discussion
Counselling services for all these concerns is also available at this practice
A care plan can be developed to assist you on the road to recovery.