Depression

Most of us have periods of worry and unhappiness and this is normal in every day life. The problem occurs when these feelings last for a prolonged period of time where it begins to not only affect patients short term mood but also their quality of life long term.

If these feelings last for longer than a period of two weeks it is advisable to seek assistance. 

There are various levels of depression ranging from mild to severe and with one in ten adults in the UK experiencing one form of depression in their lives, statistics show that it is a problem we need to be aware of. 

There are a number of symptoms that may mean a bout of depression and these include:

• a constant low or unhappy mood

• loss of sex drive

• lack of energy and poor concentration

• anxiety

• sleeping trouble

• low thoughts

• a lack of self confidence

• a loss of interest in hobbies and activities

The Sefton Suite has experienced consultants who will sit down and discuss the symptoms and issues with you initially, before deciding upon the severity of the problem and the course of treatment. 

If you are paying for your own treatment all costs will be discussed and explained prior to any treatment taking place. This will be confirmed in writing along with any surgeon fees, anaesthetist fees and hospital charges prior to admission.