Depression and anxiety

Depression and anxiety

Depression and anxiety are an important health problem, even though they are different conditions, they commonly occur together. They also have similar treatments. Here at Monarca Health providers can help you since symptoms of both conditions usually improve with psychological counseling (psychotherapy), medications, such as antidepressants, or both. Lifestyle changes, such as improving sleep habits, increasing social support, using stress-reduction techniques or getting regular exercise, also may help.

Feeling down or having the blues now and then is normal. And everyone feels anxious from time to time — it’s a normal response to stressful situations. But severe or ongoing feelings of depression and anxiety can be a sign of an underlying mental health disorder.

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