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Depression

Multiple factors contribute to symptoms of depression. A Comprehensive Assessment looking at the psychological, psychophysiological, metabolic, genetic, and neurological aspects is essential. The PNP Center offers a 2 Day multifaceted integrated assessment leading to a plan for effective treatment of depression. Brainwave patterns, hormone levels, genetics, sleep disturbance, anxiety, and ineffectual stress coping strategies are all aspects contributing to depression.


The Principle Symptoms of Depression Are:

  • Pervasive or continuous sadness, emptiness, or depressed mood.
  • Loss of pleasure or interest in daily activities.
  • Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day.
  • Increased impairment in normal daily functioning and/or relationships.
  • Feeling worthless, guilty, or exaggerated erosion of self-esteem.
  • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions.
  • Appearance of nonspecific physical complaints.
  • Changes in weight including weight gain or weight loss.
  • Increased irritability.
  • Sleep disturbance: Insomnia or increased sleep activity. 
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The Principle Symptoms of Depression

  • Pervasive or continuous sadness, emptiness, or depressed mood.
  • Loss of pleasure or interest in daily activities.
  • Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day.
  • Increased impairment in normal daily functioning and/or relationships.
  • Feeling worthless, guilty, or exaggerated erosion of self-esteem.
  • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions.
  • Appearance of nonspecific physical complaints.
  • Changes in weight including weight gain or weight loss.
  • Increased irritability.
  • Sleep disturbance: Insomnia or increased sleep activity. 
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Direct Features of Depression, but they are also Symptoms of:

  • Infectious Hepatitis
  • Malnutrition
  • Medications/Drug interactions
  • Menstrual dysregulation
  • MTHFR gene mutation
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Lupus
  • Toxicity
  • Ulcerative colitis 
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Treatment Direction

Many individual experiences have shown the PNP Center that treatment resistant mood challenge involves interaction of several levels of functioning. A treatment plan which involves coordinating several specialty components is necessary in order to provide the level of care needed. The principle mission of the PNP Center is to provide a complete diagnostic plan with follow-up direction for treatment and training. Where possible, for families in distant localities, qualified and/or certified professional recommendations will be given. For local residents, many of the behavioral medicine treatment issues may be provided through the PNP Center in coordination with other recommended services.