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 3,558 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. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Paola Muñoz Alejandre
Dr. Gisela Patricia Trinidad Santos
Dr. Rosa Juárez
Dr. Alejandro García Ramírez
Dr. Alejandro Soto
Dr. Daniela González
Dr. Victoria Lozada Saucillo
Dr. Isabel Alvarado Garza Lic Daniela
Dr. Roxana Contreras García
Dr. Alma Patricia Beas Ramos
Dr. Isaac Aaron Enriquez Monsalvo
Dr. Cynthia Lineth Gámez Vega
Dr. Alejandra Campos Zertuche
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.