Everyone goes through blue periods. A layoff, an illness, the loss of a loved one - any variety of bad news can make you feel sad. And if a distressing event drains you of your usual energy for a week or two, not only is it perfectly normal, it's also healthy. Depression is the thief of life. It steals the fun normally derived from family, friends and accomplishment.
Depression can be a part of many disorders as well, such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
Services include acute inpatient psychiatry and outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Day Treatment Center, Intensive Psychiatric Community Care Program, addiction treatment and PTSD outpatient services. Satellite clinics are located in Portland and Bangor. Different forms Depression takes many forms, from mild to severe. It's possible to experience a single episode, perhaps in reaction to a stressful life event like divorce. For example, retirement or a child going off to college can also contribute to depression.