Depression
Everyone feels sad, blue, or disappointed at times. These feelings are usually temporary and pass within a few days. However, when feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or worthlessness persist and begin to interfere with your daily life, this may be a sign of depression.
If you are experiencing these feelings, the mental health specialists at NYU Langone Psychiatry Associates can help to determine the cause and best course of treatment. As part of our Mood Disorders Consultation Service, our experts manage all types of depression, including major depressive disorder, postpartum depression, and persistent depressive disorder.
Our specialists also treat children with mood disorders at NYU Langone’s Child Study Center.
Treatment for Depression
Treatment of depression often includes psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of both. Our specialists may recommend electroconvulsive therapy, in which an electric current is used to alter brain chemistry, for people with severe symptoms of depression that have not been relieved by other treatments.
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Therapy for DepressionPsychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are common treatments for depression.
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Medication for DepressionMedication may be used to manage depression as well as coexisting mental health conditions.
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Electroconvulsive Therapy for DepressionElectroconvulsive therapy may be used when other therapies are not successful in people with severe depression.
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Deep Brain Stimulation for DepressionDeep brain stimulation may be used to treat people with severe depression.
Our Research and Education in Depression
Learn more about our research and professional education opportunities.
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