Depression does not always look like being unable to function. You may still be working, socializing, and meeting your responsibilities while feeling disconnected, unmotivated, irritable, or unlike yourself. Treatment focuses on understanding what is maintaining these patterns and creating meaningful changes in mood, behavior, and daily life.

• Persistent sadness, emptiness, or low mood

• Loss of motivation, energy, or enjoyment

• Feeling emotionally disconnected or “going through the motions”

• Self-criticism and negative thinking

• Irritability or withdrawal

• Difficulty getting started or following through

• Low mood related to changes in identity, roles, or major life transitions