Major Depression
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Mental health is the first point of reference when severe depression is suspected: the psychiatrist and the psychologist support both the evaluation and the follow-up of this condition.
Severe depression is a mood disorder in which sadness, loss of interest, and distress persist intensely and significantly affect daily life.
How it can present: Deep low spirits, changes in sleep and appetite, fatigue, and difficulty carrying out everyday activities.
When to seek support? When these feelings persist or interfere with day-to-day life, talking with a mental health professional makes a difference; asking for help is a valid and necessary step.
Data on 3,854 doctors who treat major depression
Which specialist treats major depression?
Severe depression should be treated by a psychologist or a psychiatrist, with support from a psychoanalyst or a complementary therapist; a general practitioner or, in cases with associated chronic pain, a pain management specialist may also be involved. You can book with the right specialist if sadness and low energy are seriously affecting your daily life. Seeking professional help as soon as possible is essential.
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Doctors specialized in major depression
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Frequently asked questions
What is major depression?
Mental health is the first point of reference when severe depression is suspected: the psychiatrist and the psychologist support both the evaluation and the follow-up of this condition.
Which doctor treats major depression?
Severe depression should be treated by a psychologist or a psychiatrist, with support from a psychoanalyst or a complementary therapist; a general practitioner or, in cases with associated chronic pain, a pain management specialist may also be involved. You can book with the right specialist if sadness and low energy are seriously affecting your daily life. Seeking professional help as soon as possible is essential.