Depression, as a highly harmful psychological illness, is gradually being recognized by the public. Many patients suffer from “smiling depression,” where they often display an optimistic and positive side in front of others, but internally they are plagued by pain, finding it difficult to confide in others, thus struggling to receive timely and effective help. The symptoms of depression vary, with a depressed mood being a typical manifestation. Patients often feel emotionally down, gloomy, and even desolate. Cognitive impairments are also quite common, with slow thinking, delayed reactions, and a feeling of a rusty brain. Reduced volitional activity leads to slow movements, passive living, laziness, lack of motivation, unwillingness to engage with others, often sitting alone, spending the day in bed, isolating from family and friends, and avoiding social interactions. Cognitive function impairment can cause issues with attention, memory, judgment, and other aspects. Additionally, physical symptoms should not be ignored, such as sleep disturbances, fatigue, decreased appetite, weight loss, constipation, and pains in various parts of the body.
Fortunately, the earlier depression is treated, the better the outcomes. The current common practice in medication is to start with low doses and gradually increase them. With effective treatment, most patients can resume normal work and life.
Anyang Renkang Mental Health Hospital is a secondary psychiatric specialist hospital approved by the Anyang Health and Family Planning Commission. The hospital has a comprehensive department setup, including psychiatric outpatient services, sleep disorder clinics, traditional Chinese medicine clinics, psychological counseling clinics, as well as functional departments like color ultrasound, laboratory tests, electrocardiograms, mental stress analysis, and sleep testing. The hospital is equipped with advanced medical equipment, and its medical team consists of professionals with junior, intermediate, and senior titles. They adhere to the principles of “patient-centered care” and “wholeheartedly serving the people’s health,” providing patients with low-cost, high-quality medical services. The hospital covers a wide range of disorders, including headaches, insomnia, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, alcohol dependence syndrome, and various mental illnesses. Anyang Renkang Mental Health Hospital aims to provide timely and effective help to every depression patient, guiding them towards embracing a better life. (Han Yanfen)
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