ANXIETY & DEPRESSION SERVICES OFFERED IN HOUSTON, TX
Anxiety and depression can cause mood changes and low energy. If you’re living with chronic conditions like depression and anxiety, Malini Kumar, MD, at Premier Primary Care in Houston, Texas, can help you manage and stabilize your symptoms. To receive compassionate mental health support, call the office today or schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment online to learn more about the support available.
What is anxiety?
Chronic anxiety causes ongoing feelings of fear and worry in your everyday life. While anxiety is a normal emotion when facing stressful situations, it can be debilitating when left untreated.
Anxiety can have several forms, including:
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
- Panic disorde
- Phobias
What is depression?
Depression causes significant changes in your energy and mood levels. People with depression struggle with extremely low mood, feelings of hopelessness, and negative thoughts.
Researchers believe that depression develops from genetics, brain chemistry, and environmental factors. Depression affects daily life, causing symptoms for two weeks or longer.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety can have several forms, including:
1. Generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder causes you to have excessive worry about different aspects of your life, such as finances and health.
2. Social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder is the fear of interacting with others, especially in large groups.
3. Panic disorder
Panic disorder is where anxiety results in panic attacks. These attacks can cause very intense feelings of worry or dread with physical symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, and shortness of breath.
4. Phobias
Phobias are irrational fears of something specific like blood, spiders, or flying. These thoughts of fear cause people to go to extreme lengths to avoid their phobia.
Anxiety makes it very difficult to enjoy life, limiting your social interactions and ability to achieve your goals.
What is depression?
Depression causes significant changes in your energy and mood levels. People with depression struggle with extremely low mood, feelings of hopelessness, and negative thoughts.
Researchers believe that depression develops from genetics, brain chemistry, and environmental factors. Depression affects daily life, causing symptoms for two weeks or longer.
Can anxiety and depression occur together?
Anxiety and depression are common mental health conditions that often occur together, and people frequently receive treatment for both issues. People with anxiety may develop depression as a result of their condition and quality of life, or vice versa.
Counseling can help people with co-occurring anxiety and depression reorganize their thoughts and encourage positive habits.
How is anxiety and depression treated?
Anxiety and depression are chronic conditions that can be successfully managed with the right care. Dr. Kumar provides compassionate support for anxiety and depression, tailoring your care to fit your needs at Premier Primary Care.
Dr. Kumar may recommend counseling, improving your nutrition, lifestyle changes, or medication management. If you need specialized care, such as psychotherapy from a therapist, you might need a referral for treatments.
Call Premier Primary Care to schedule a depression and anxiety consultation with Dr. Kumar or book an appointment online today. Telehealth appointments are available.