A mood disorder that causes persistent sadness and loss of interest, depressive disorder is also called clinical depression. Depression can have a major effect on how an individual thinks, feels and behaves and can lead to loss of motivation and focus. Not merely a “case of the blues,” depression is not a weakness but a disorder that may require long-term treatment that may involve a combination of medication and counseling.



 

 ## 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.