ANXIETY TREATMENT AND DEPRESSION HELP FOR CLIENTS IN WESTPORT, CT & THE SURROUNDING AREAS

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older. That is just over 18% of the population - yet less than 40% of those receive treatment. Feeling anxious now and then is a normal emotion, but anxiety disorders are different. Anxiety disorders can completely interrupt your life - but treatment can help you manage those feelings and work your way back to a fulfilling life. Anxiety disorder is an umbrella term that includes different conditions:

 

• Panic disorder
• Social anxiety disorder
• Specific phobias
• Generalized anxiety disorder



It is not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suffer from depression or vice versa. Nearly one-half of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. 

Depression is characterized by a combination of symptoms that interferes with a person’s ability to work, sleep, study, eat, and enjoy once pleasurable activities. While the exact causes of depression are still unclear, it is known that both genetics and a stressful environment, or life situation, contribute to its cause or sudden onset. Depression often co-exists with other mental or physical illnesses. The main types of depression are:

• Major depressive disorder (MDD)
• Persistent depressive disorder (PDD)
• Bipolar depression
• Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

The symptoms of mental disorders can have a profound effect on someone’s quality of life and ability to function. Treatment can both address symptoms and assist someone experiencing ongoing stress. Norman R. Klein, Ph.D. has been helping those suffering from anxiety and depression for more than thirty years. Contact Dr. Klein's office in Westport, CT today to learn more about his counseling services or to schedule your first 60-minute session. As an experienced and licensed psychologist, Dr. Klein looks forward to providing any anxiety treatment or depression help you may need.