Depression Clinic

Dedicated Services for Depression in Central Massachusetts

Depression is a mood disorder that requires specialized expertise to treat. The Depression Specialty Clinic at UMass Memorial Health offers dedicated services for people who have all types of depressive disorders. You see mental health specialists whose primary focus is depression care and have streamlined access to a range of mental health services. 

Understanding Depression

If you have depression, you’re not alone. More than 21 million adults in the U.S. and close to 4 million children have major depression. It’s one of the most common mental health disorders in America. 

Also known as clinical depression and major depressive disorder, depression is a serious mood disorder. The condition affects how you feel, think and act toward yourself and others. Without proper treatment, depression can lead to thoughts of suicide. 

Signs of Depression 

You or a loved one may need help for depression if you have symptoms, such as:

• Changes in sleep or appetite
• Difficulty concentrating, making decisions or remembering things
• Lack of interest in activities that once brought joy
• Low energy 
• Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness or worthlessness
• Physical symptoms like chronic pain or stomach upset that don’t get better with treatment

Types of Depression We Treat

• Experts at our Depression Specialty Clinic diagnose and treat all types of depression, including:
• Bipolar disorder depression
• Depression with psychosis 
• Dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder)
• Major depression
• Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
• Treatment-resistant depression

Depression Treatments We Offer

As one of the largest providers of psychiatric services in Central Massachusetts, we offer a full range of mental health services to treat depression.

Depending on your diagnosis and needs, you may benefit from: 

• Medications
• Outpatient mental health services, including psychotherapy 
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
• Neuromodulation