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When the color drains out of the day.
Depression isn't always sadness. It can look like exhaustion, irritability, numbness, or losing interest in the things that used to matter. Care is often more effective than people expect.
What this can look like
- Low mood, hopelessness, or persistent sadness
- Loss of interest in work, hobbies, or relationships
- Sleeping too much or too little
- Appetite or weight changes
- Feeling worthless, guilty, or slowed down
How we help
- Careful evaluation to distinguish depression from grief, burnout, thyroid or medical causes
- Evidence-based medication options when appropriate — including newer treatments for treatment-resistant depression
- Therapy referrals and coordination with your primary care provider
- Safety planning and rapid follow-up when needed
Private self-check
Depression self-check (PHQ-9)
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
This short check-in is based on the PHQ-9, a widely used depression screener. It's a starting point — not a diagnosis. If you're having thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 right now.
For teens 13–17: A parent or guardian is typically involved in scheduling and the first visit. If you're in crisis, please call or text 988 — this self-check is not monitored.
This anonymous self-check is for educational purposes and is not a diagnosis. Your answers and score are displayed only on your device. They are not sent to Sanevi Health Solutions, emailed, or stored by this website. This self-check is not monitored for emergencies.
1.Little interest or pleasure in doing things
2.Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
3.Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping too much
4.Feeling tired or having little energy
5.Poor appetite or overeating
6.Feeling bad about yourself — or that you're a failure or have let yourself or your family down
7.Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading or watching TV
8.Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed — or the opposite, being fidgety or restless
9.Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself in some way
Frequently asked
Questions about depression & mood care
- What's the difference between sadness and depression?
- Sadness is a normal emotion that comes and goes. Depression is a persistent shift — usually two weeks or longer — in mood, energy, sleep, appetite, or interest that interferes with daily life. The PHQ-9 self-check helps gauge severity, and an evaluation clarifies the diagnosis.
- Do you offer treatment for treatment-resistant depression?
- Yes. If you've tried multiple antidepressants without adequate relief, we can discuss augmentation strategies, newer FDA-approved treatments, and coordination with therapy or additional specialists.
- Will I have to take medication?
- Not necessarily. Some patients benefit most from therapy alone or from lifestyle and medical workup. When medication is appropriate, we discuss options, side effects, and expected timeline before starting anything.
- How quickly can I be seen if I'm struggling?
- We prioritize timely access. If you're in immediate crisis, please call or text 988. For scheduling an evaluation, contact the office or submit a new patient intake request and we'll follow up within one business day. The self-check above is anonymous and isn't sent to us.