Depression & Low Mood.
Low mood can change energy, sleep, motivation and how you feel about yourself.
When it begins to affect everyday life.
Depression can affect mood, concentration, enjoyment, relationships and everyday functioning.
Support should reflect the severity, history and individual circumstances of your experience.
Depending on your assessment, therapy such as CBT or IPT may be appropriate, sometimes alongside medical care.
- Start with an individual clinical assessment
- Discuss options and goals with a suitable clinician
- Review whether psychological or psychiatric support is appropriate
Explore therapeutic options.
Treatment suitability varies; these are general examples, not individual recommendations.
Questions about depression & low mood
Useful answers before taking the next step.
Ask us a questionWhat is depression & low mood?
Depression can affect mood, concentration, enjoyment, relationships and everyday functioning.
Can psychological therapy help?
Depending on your assessment, therapy such as CBT or IPT may be appropriate, sometimes alongside medical care.
Do I need a diagnosis to ask for support?
No. You can contact our practice to explain your concern. A clinician can advise whether an assessment or referral may be appropriate.
A considered first step.
You do not need to have everything figured out before getting in touch. Tell us what support you are looking for and we can discuss the next step.