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Anxiety and Depression Therapy Floral Park & Jackson Heights, New York
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or down? You’re not alone. Anxiety and depression are common, but they can significantly impact your life. Our team of doctors and specialists at Floral Park Medical and Cross Island Medical, led by Dr. Himanshu Pandya, MD, CMD, FACP, provide comprehensive treatment plans for adults struggling with anxiety and depression. We offer personalized approaches for anxiety and depression, including therapy, medication, or a combination, to help you feel your best again.
Schedule an appointment online or call our Jackson Heights or Floral Park, NY clinics for anxiety and depression disorder treatment. The neighborhood of Queens & New York can also visit us – let’s work together towards your recovery.
FAQs About Anxiety and Depression
What Are Anxiety and Depression?
Anxiety and depression are mental health conditions that affect how you feel and behave.
Anxiety
Anxiety causes feelings of fear, nervousness, and worry. It’s normal to temporarily feel anxiety before a big test or a job interview.
However, if you’re anxious all the time or excessively worried about everyday things, then you may have an anxiety disorder. With an anxiety disorder, your persistent and excessive fear or worry may affect your relationships or your ability to work or go to school.
Depression
Clinical depression, also known as major depressive disorder, is a serious mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. These feelings affect how you think and interact with others.
What Are The Types Of Anxiety Disorders?
There are many types of anxiety disorders that needs proper care and treatment. The most common include:
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
With GAD, you experience severe anxiety and worry almost daily for six or more months about things such as your health, finances, or relationships.
Phobias
A phobia is an intense fear about a specific object or situation that’s out of proportion to the actual danger. Fear of heights and flying are types of phobias.
Panic disorder
People with a panic disorder experience frequent, unexpected panic attacks. These are episodes characterized by paralyzing fear that last several minutes, causing physical symptoms like shortness of breath and heart palpitations.
What Are The Types Of Depression?
Clinical depression is the most common type of depression. However, there are other types of depression that occur under specific situations, including:
Persistent depressive disorder
Persistent depressive disorder (PDD), also known as dysthymia, is a chronic form of depression that lasts for at least two years. While its symptoms are less severe than major depressive disorder, they are ongoing and can significantly affect daily life. Common signs include persistent sadness, low energy, poor self-esteem, and difficulty concentrating. PDD often requires long-term management through therapy, medication, or a combination of both.
Postpartum depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a type of depression that occurs after childbirth, affecting a mother’s emotional and mental well-being. Unlike the “baby blues,” which are short-lived, PPD can persist for weeks or months, causing intense feelings of sadness, anxiety, fatigue, and difficulty bonding with the baby. It often requires treatment, such as therapy, medication, or support groups, to help mothers recover and regain their sense of well-being.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a depression that arises in certain seasons, primarily during fall and winter when daylight is scarce. Symptoms may include:
- Fatigue and low energy
- Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness
- Increased sleep and changes in appetite
- Trouble focusing
Treatment options such as light therapy, counseling, and medication can help alleviate symptoms.
What Is Our Approach For Anxiety and Depression Treatment?
Dr Himanshu Pandya at our clinics in Floral Park and Jackson Heights, NY, takes a patient-centered approach for your mental health care. Treatment for anxiety and depression depends on the severity of symptoms and your medical and mental health history.
Your anxiety & depression treatment plan may include psychotherapy, medication, or both. Dr. Pandya and the team of doctors at Floral Park Medical, P.C., and Cross Island Medical work closely with you to provide the care and any referrals you need to ease your anxiety or depression symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Your primary care provider serves as your first point of contact when struggling with a health problem like anxiety or depression. For compassionate care from an experienced team, call Cross Island Medical or Floral Park Medical PC offices in Jackson Heights & Floral Park, NY, or schedule an appointment online today.
