Depression

Depression can cause mild to severe symptoms, disrupting daily activities. Common symptoms include a persistent feeling of hopelessness and worthlessness. Patients also experience sleeplessness, fatigue, lethargy, and difficulty making decisions. Severe depression can sometimes cause thoughts of self-harm.

Depression is diagnosed based on symptoms and medical and mental health history. It may include clinical and psychiatric evaluations, completing questionnaires, and a physical exam. Blood tests are done to check if underlying medical conditions cause depressive symptoms. With proper diagnosis, specialists at Manipal Hospitals offer advanced depression therapy in Pune.

Treatment options for depression vary based on severity, type, acute or chronic, existing medical conditions, and substance use disorder. The possibilities include antidepressant medications, talk therapy or psychotherapy, and brain stimulation therapies.

Patients undergoing depression treatment in Pune can expect a comprehensive clinical and psychiatric evaluation. The doctors will discuss the frequency and number of symptoms for at least two weeks.

The treatment begins with psychological treatments, including behavioural activation, cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and problem-solving therapy. A mental health professional will talk with the patient to identify unhealthy emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. Depression due to brain chemistry is treated with antidepressant medications. In case of severe depression or depression with psychosis, brain stimulation therapies are used. This may include electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation and vagus nerve stimulation.

After treatment, patients are advised to practice self-care activities that include exercising, eating healthy, getting sufficient sleep, and pursuing hobbies. They are encouraged to enjoy daily activities, spend quality time with family and friends, and avoid alcohol and drugs. Regular follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor treatment progress and adjustments in the treatment plan to prevent recurrence. At Manipal Hospitals, comprehensive depression therapy in Pune ensures improvement in mental health and well-being.