Click here to play the Teddy Bear Clinic game online. If it's not a passing mood, you could be dealing with depression. Depression can strike at any age, for many reasons. It can be triggered by the loss of a loved one, a change in employment, by certain medications or even heredity. Some forms of depression may emerge at certain life stages, such as after giving birth or after experiencing losses as we get older.
Symptoms range from sadness and anxiety to insomnia or oversleeping.
Some people lose their appetite, lack interest in favorite activities, and in general, lose their pleasure in life. If you're struggling with symptoms like these, you don't have to suffer. Antidepressants, psychotherapy, a change in medication or other measures can bring enjoyment back to life. If you suspect depression, a simple screening can put you on the road to recovery. The screening will be conducted by a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner and social workers from the Greenwich Hospital Psychiatric Treatment Center.