Houston's fast-paced lifestyle can make it very lonely to live with depression. As the world goes by you and you are struggling with fatigue, lack of motivation or ongoing sadness, every day feels like a difficult one.

If someone is suffering, remember you are not alone. Depression in Houston Medical-Mental Health Clinic (H Medical) offer a full range of psychiatric, personalized therapy and primary medical services all in one place.

Depression can be more than just "feeling blue"

Depression is not a weakness and is not something that can be "snatched from the jaws of the night. A complicated medical and mental illness which impacts your thinking, feelings and functioning in everyday life.

Depression may express itself in different ways for each person:

·         Persistent Sadness or Emptiness: A longing sadness that never goes away or fades away after good things take place.

·         Going through a loss of interest, where hobbies, career aspirations, or relationships were once pleasurable are lost.

·         Physical Exhaustion: Continued fatigue, brain fog or odd aches and pains.

·         Sleep Disturbances: Insomnia, waking up too early, or sleeping too much.

·         Co-Occurring Anxiety: racing thoughts, restlessness or panic with low mood.

Depression is a mental and physical illness and the only way to heal this condition is by receiving treatment that is integrated.

How H Medical treats depression in Houston

At H Medical we don't believe in the "cookie cutter" approach. Lucas Egebe, DNP, PMHNP-BC, and other skilled psychiatric practitioners develop individualized care plans tailored to your symptoms, history, lifestyle, and more.

Diagnostic Evaluation ➔ Medication Management ➔ Individual Therapy ➔ Whole-Body Wellness

1.Psychiatric Assessment & Medication Management?

If the brain chemistry imbalance makes daily life impossible to manage, psychiatric medication can give stability to engage in recovery.

·         Individualized Evaluations: We thoroughly review your emotional symptoms as well as physical health issues.

·         Safe, Targeted Prescribing: We have a focus on evidence-based antidepressant therapies, that are optimized to you and are not unnecessarily used.

·         Routine Tracking: We monitor your progress regularly and adjust your treatment as you progress towards healing your mind.

2. Evidence-Based Talk Therapy

Medications may help control symptoms, while therapy can provide you with life-long skills. Our licensed counseling staff employs effective modalities:

·         Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Check out and replace negative thoughts that contribute to hopelessness.

·         Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Develop helpful strategies to deal with deep emotional lows.

·         Trauma-Informed Care: Process traumatic past experiences in a safe manner, which can result in chronic depression.

3. Integrated Care for Co-Occurring Anxiety & Addiction

Depression doesn't just come with one symptom. Many suffer from multiple anxiety disorders or self-medicate with drugs and alcohol. We offer treatment for depression and also have in-house experts for anxiety treatment or outpatient Suboxone recovery services for those who need a dual-diagnosis approach.

4. Whole-Body Medical Wellness

Remember that depression can also be caused, or exacerbated, by thyroid conditions, vitamin deficiencies or chronic stress? We provide routine health checks, wellness support and primary care during your mental health visits and are the only clinic in the area to combine physical and mental health care services.

Access to flexible care options in person in Houston or via Telehealth throughout Texas.

Flexible Care Options: In-Person in Houston or Telehealth Across Texas.

High quality depression care that works seamlessly into your schedule and doesn't cause additional stress.

·         In-Person Visits: Stop by our inviting comfortable North Houston office located at 2833 Spears Rd Suite C Houston TX 77067.

·         Virtual Telehealth Visits: Virtual visits with top Texas psychiatric providers in the comfort and privacy of your home, wherever you are in Texas.

·         Same Week Appointments: We make it a priority to get you in the door as soon as possible so you can begin to feel better without waiting months for care.

When you are going to your first appointment, here is what you should expect:

The first step is sometimes the hardest, but our friendly intake staff makes it easy:

1: Easy Booking: Make your booking online or directly call us (346) 270-5897.

2: In-Depth Consultation: Talk with a psychiatrist in a non-judgmental environment who takes the time to listen and learns about all aspects of your health.

3: Collaborative Care Plan: We chart clear next steps, which may involve therapy, medicine or wellness support.

4: Continuous Support: Get regular support along the way and direct communication with the providers.

Conclusion

When you're feeling disconnected, you're not alone, but depression can be so overwhelming. Full recovery is possible with the proper psychiatric and targeted treatment, as well as using the medical care provided for the whole body.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I tell if I should take medicine for my depression?

Medication is not always necessary for someone who suffers from depression, but can be very important if it is affecting one's ability to function in daily life. At your first psychiatric appointment, we talk about your choices and determine together what the best course of treatment is for you – medication, therapy, or a combination.

2. How is H Medical unique when compared to other mental health clinics in Houston?

H Medical is different in that they provide all medical, psychiatric, and therapy services in one location. This enables your psychiatric doctor and medical team to communicate directly with each other, making sure to approach your health as a whole.

3. Are you a Texas depression telehealth provider?

Yes! Patients can access video consultations with our providers from anywhere in Texas who are offering depression treatment, therapy, and psychiatric follow-up services—all of which are HIPAA-compliant.