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
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Psychiatry
In the Department of Psychiatry, our comprehensive model combines compassionate, culturally sensitive care with state-of-the-art treatment for mental health conditions, addiction,…
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Adolescent Medicine
BMC’s Division of Adolescent Medicine is a medical home to adolescents and young adults ages 14 to 25. The division provides primary care and hosts a variety of targeted subspecia…
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BMC Brockton Behavioral Health Center
An inpatient center that provides innovative care to people with substance use disorders and mental illness in three acute psychiatric units and one clinical stabilization service.