Depression & Mood Disorders
Depression and other mood disorders can affect how you feel, think, sleep, connect with others, and function in everyday life.
Inception Psychiatry provides personalized psychiatric evaluation and treatment for children ages 6+, adolescents, and adults, with care designed around your individual symptoms, experiences, and needs.
A clearer understanding starts with listening
More than simply feeling sad
Everyone experiences changes in mood, but depression and other mood disorders can involve persistent or significant changes that interfere with daily life.
Symptoms may affect your energy, motivation, concentration, sleep, relationships, school or work, and ability to enjoy things you once valued.
Because different mood disorders can share symptoms, a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation can help clarify what you're experiencing.
COMMON EXPERIENCES
Signs & Symptoms of Depression and Mood Disorders
Persistent sadness or low mood
Loss of interest or enjoyment
Low energy or fatigue
Changes in sleep
Changes in appetite
Difficulty concentrating
Feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness
Irritability or mood changes
Significant changes in energy or activity
Difficulty maintaining everyday responsibilities
Depression can look different for everyone. Experiencing some of these symptoms does not necessarily mean you have a depression or mood disorder.
Depression & Mood Disorders We Treat
Depression
Persistent symptoms of low mood or loss of interest that can affect daily functioning and well-being.
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Long-lasting depressive symptoms that may continue over an extended period.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Depressive symptoms that follow a recurring seasonal pattern.
Bipolar Disorder
A mood disorder involving episodes of depression and periods of elevated or significantly changed mood and energy.
Cyclothymia
Ongoing fluctuations between depressive and elevated mood symptoms that do not necessarily meet criteria for full mood episodes.
Mood Disorders
Evaluation and individualized care for mood symptoms that may not fit neatly within a single diagnosis.
What to Expect
01 - Understand
We'll take the time to understand your symptoms, history, experiences, and goals.
02 - Personalize
We'll develop treatment recommendations based on your individual needs.
03 - Support
We'll monitor your progress and adjust care when appropriate.
Personalized Psychiatric Care
Finding a treatment approach that fits you.
Treatment begins with understanding your symptoms, history, previous treatment, daily functioning, and goals.
Depending on your individual needs, care may include comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, thoughtful medication management, ongoing monitoring, and recommendations for additional support.
Depression & Mood Disorder Treatment in Neptune, NJ & Central New Jersey
Inception Psychiatry provides personalized psychiatric care for depression and mood disorders from our Neptune, New Jersey office, serving children ages 6+, adolescents, and adults throughout Monmouth County and Central New Jersey.
In-person and secure telehealth appointments are available for eligible patients.