EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH
Depression?
Depression often involves a sense of sadness, hopelessness, or disinterest in once-enjoyable activities, and often affects mood, thoughts, behaviors, and physical well-being.
Need immediate help?
If you or someone you know is in danger of hurting themselves or someone else—or if there’s any type of health emergency—please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
How depression might show up
People experiencing depression might feel changes related to day-to-day activities, such as:
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Change in appetite
- Maintaining close relationships
- Sleep
- Self-worth
- Aches and pains
Need immediate help?
If you or someone you know is in danger of hurting themselves or someone else—or if there’s any type of health emergency—please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Depression is a complex medical condition that can be effectively treated with therapy, medication, specialty services such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), or a combination of those treatments. Seeking help is the first step, and with appropriate support, it is possible to manage and alleviate the symptoms of depression.
Frequently asked questions about depression
Have a question related to Rosecrance’s services around depression? Find answers to frequently requested info.
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Call or text 988 for 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help if you are experiencing: thoughts of suicide, harming yourself, or harming others; a mental health or substance use crisis; or any other kinds of emotional distress. The 988 Suicide and & Crisis Lifeline is a national telephone crisis intervention service with the goal of providing support to the person who reaches out. If needed, a crisis team or 911 responders may assist the person if there is an immediate need for support.
Call 911 for immediate response to medical emergencies. 988 does not replace 911.
For anyone seeking a crisis screening, call the CARES line at 800.345.9049 to access mobile crisis response (MCR). This is a dispatch service through the state of Illinois to initiate screenings for individuals with Medicaid experiencing a mental health crisis, with the goal of stabilizing them in community settings or determining the appropriate referral.
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Some of the most common types of depression include:
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Peripartum (postpartum) depression
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You can start by talking to your doctor or contact Rosecrance anytime to discuss what you’re experiencing. From there, we’ll do a comprehensive screening to assess your symptoms, including what you’re feeling emotionally and physically. We use professional criteria to determine a diagnosis (taking into consideration your symptoms and their duration), and then determine a personalized treatment plan.
Depression can be effectively treated with therapy, medication, specialty services such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), or a combination of those treatments.