Mental Health
Depression affects mood, energy, motivation, and hope. Evidence-based care can help you rebuild routine, reconnect with support, and feel more like yourself again.
Depression can affect mood, sleep, appetite, motivation, concentration, and self-worth. It can also show up as irritability, numbness, or withdrawal—not only sadness. Many people describe depression as “dragging a weight,” “living on autopilot,” or “being tired no matter how much I rest.”
Alcohol and drugs can temporarily blunt pain—but often worsen mood over time by disrupting sleep, increasing shame, and reducing motivation.
Therapy can support routines, coping skills, and meaningful goals—while coordinated care addresses co-occurring substance use patterns. Treatment often includes behavioral activation (small steps that rebuild momentum), CBT tools for hopeless thinking, and support systems that keep you connected even when you don’t feel like showing up.
Depression often creates a self-reinforcing loop: less energy → less activity → less reward → worse mood. Recognizing the loop helps you interrupt it.
If you have thoughts of self-harm, suicide, or you feel unsafe, seek immediate help. Call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact a crisis line. You don’t have to carry that alone—help is available right now.
If you or someone you love needs help, we can walk you through next steps and build a plan that fits your situation.
Educational information only; not medical advice. If you feel unsafe or at risk of harming yourself or others, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.