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When Do Anxiety And Depression Require Professional Help?

When Do Anxiety And Depression Require Professional Help?

Mood and behavior disorders can have a greater impact on your life than you might realize. Your symptoms may worsen or accumulate over time, causing unexpected impacts like a change in your ability to sleep, be productive, or engage in your favorite activities. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the symptoms of depression or anxiety and to disengage entirely. However, professional mental health care can help regulate your moods and behaviors to restore your sense of well-being. 

Serving patients throughout Central New Jersey, Labyrinth Neuromodulation Management LLC provides the latest evidence-based therapies for standard and treatment-resistant depression and anxiety. At our office in Cranford, New Jersey, psychiatrists Salvatore Savatta, MD, Karen Omilian, DO, and Orrin Marin, MD collaborate with our team of licensed nurses and counselors to give patients the individualized, comprehensive care they need to manage these conditions. 

Recognizing the signs of anxiety and depression

It’s not always easy to put a label on the way you feel. That’s why it’s so important to familiarize yourself with the signs and symptoms of disorders like anxiety and depression. The two conditions aren’t quite the same, but they’re commonly comorbid. Nearly half of people diagnosed with depression are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives too.

Experts theorize that both conditions originate in the same area of the brain, called the amygdala, which is responsible for generating emotional responses to input from your environment.

The two conditions have a few overlapping symptoms.

Depression can manifest with:

Anxiety disorders commonly cause:

Symptoms like these can be temporary, based on life circumstances, or they may be linked to an underlying mental health condition. 

When to seek professional help for anxiety and depression

Both anxiety and depression can interfere with your ability to function. If you notice yourself skipping social interactions, calling out of work, or delaying important tasks because of depression or anxiety, it’s time to seek professional help. 

It’s also extremely important to seek professional care if you experience thoughts or actions related to suicide, commonly found in depression. In these cases, you should seek emergency care. 

How we can help

Labyrinth Neuromodulation Management LLC specializes in standard treatments for depression and anxiety as well as advanced neuromodulation therapies to regulate your nervous system. Following a comprehensive mental health screening, our team develops a personalized care plan based on your diagnosis and the impact of your symptoms. 

Our recommendations may include:

Group or individual psychotherapy

Psychotherapy and counseling allow you to talk through your feelings and develop coping skills to apply in everyday life. 

Medications

Prescribed medications like antidepressants, mood stabilizers, or anti-anxiety medications may help regulate your moods and behaviors alongside lifestyle changes and therapy. 

Neuromodulation therapies

Neuromodulation therapies are often helpful when psychotherapy and medications don’t result in significant improvement. Labyrinth Neuromodulation Management LLC specializes in medically supervised transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy and Spravato® esketamine nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression. 

With the exception of supervised neuromodulation therapies, we offer telehealth as a convenient alternative to in-person visits during anxiety and depression treatment. 

Schedule an appointment online or over the phone for anxiety and depression care at Labyrinth Neuromodulation Management LLC today.

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