Un trastorno del estado de ánimo que causa tristeza persistente y pérdida de interés, el trastorno depresivo también se denomina depresión clínica. La depresión puede tener un efecto importante en cómo un individuo piensa, siente y se comporta y puede llevar a la pérdida de motivación y concentración. No es simplemente un "caso de tristeza", la depresión no es una debilidad, sino un trastorno que puede requerir un tratamiento a largo plazo que puede implicar una combinación de medicamentos y asesoramiento.



 

 ## Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

  department###  [Psychiatry](/departments/psychiatry) 

 A department providing mental health and behavioral health care, including therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders, with personalized support and professional … 

 

 

  department###  [Adolescent Medicine](/departments/pediatric-primary-care/adolescent-medicine) 

 A pediatric primary care program specializing in pediatric and adolescent medicine, providing comprehensive, age-appropriate care for teens and young adults. 

 

 

  department###  [BMC Brockton Behavioral Health Center](/departments/psychiatry/bmc-brockton-behavioral-health-center) 

 A center within the Department of Psychiatry providing inpatient mental health and stabilization services, with evaluation, treatment, and support for a range of behavioral health… 

 

 

  department###  [Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic](/departments/psychiatry/transcranial-magnetic-stimulation-tms-clinic) 

 The Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic at Boston Medical Center provides care to patients with major depressive disorder.