Depression

Depression is a common and serious mental disorder that negatively affects how you feel, think, act, and perceive the world. Women are more likely than men and younger adults are more likely than older adults to experience depression. Symptoms of Depressions include:

Feeling sad, irritable, empty and/or hopeless.

Losing interest or pleasure in activities you once enjoyed.

A significant change in appetite (eating much less or more than usual) and/or weight (notable loss or gain unrelated to dieting).

Sleeping too little or too much.

Decreased energy or increased tiredness or fatigue

Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., inability to sit still, pacing, handwringing) or slowed movements or speech that are severe enough to be observable by others.

Feeling worthless or excessively guilty.

Difficulty thinking or concentrating, forgetfulness, and/or difficulty making minor decisions.

Thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, or suicide attempts.

Risk & Treatment

Risk Factors:

Biochemical: Differences in certain chemicals in the brain (such as the neurotransmiters serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine) may contribute to symptoms of depression.

Genetic: Depression can run in families. For example, if one identical twin has depression, the other has a 70 percent chance of having the illness sometime in life.

Personality: People with low self-esteem, who are easily overwhelmed by stress, or who are generally pessimistic may be more likely to experience depression.

Environmental: Continuous exposure to violence, neglect, abuse or poverty can also pose risks for developing depression.

Treatment

At Palaash Hospital, Katihar Dr Rashmi Mishra has seen that depression is among the most treatable of mental disorders. Between 70% and 90% percent of people with depression eventually respond well to treatment. To diagnose depression, our psychologist and psychiatrist Dr Rashmi Mishra will conduct a thorough diagnostic evaluation that includes a comprehensive interview to discuss your symptoms in addition to your personal, medical and family histories. Moreover, a physical examination should be performed to screen for underlying medical conditions that may mimic depression such as hormonal imbalances, vitamin deficiencies, neurological problems and drug or alcohol use. Laboratory and imaging tests may also be included in the evaluation as part of the medical screening. The evaluating medical professional will take all of these factors into account as they formulate a diagnosis and recommend an individualized treatment plan.

Antidepressants may produce some improvement within the first week or two of use yet full benefits may not be seen for two to three months. If a person feels little or no improvement after several weeks, their psychiatrist may recommend adjusting the dose, adding a new medication, or switching to an alternate antidepressant. In some situations, other classes of psychiatric medications, such as mood stabilizers, may be helpful. It is important to let Dr Rashmi Mishra know if you have concerns about your mediation or experience any side effects of the medication.

Best Doctors and Cost

When it comes to treatment for various psychological and psychiatric conditions including Depression, whether in adults or children Dr Rashmi Mishra at Palaash Hospital is one of the best. With vast experience in treatment and management of various mental disorders Dr Rashmi Mishra has created a stature for herself. Patients from all across Bihar, West Bengal and North East come to her for treatment of various conditions including Depression. The best part about treatment of Dr Rashmi Mishra is that she will try and understand the root cause of the problem and try to address it through various counselling sessions. For her medications are just the support to quicken the treatment and make it more effective for the best results.

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