Anxiety/Depression

If you feel overwhelmed or debilitated by anxiety or depression symptoms, know that you’re not alone. At Grassroots Healthcare, patient-focused care is available for adults and children with depression or anxiety. Melita Tate, MD, and the experienced medical team offer comprehensive assessments to identify mental or emotional health challenges. They create a care plan to relieve your symptoms and optimize your overall wellness to help you live a healthier, happier life. Call the Tulsa, Oklahoma, office today to schedule a consultation for anxiety or depression or book an appointment online.

What are anxiety and depression?

Anxiety and depression are mental health disorders that affect how you feel, think, and act. While the conditions are distinctly different, people with one disorder have a higher risk of developing the other.

Anxiety

Anxiety causes persistent feelings of worry or fear, even when there’s no danger present. The condition can also trigger physical symptoms like trembling, sweating, and a racing heart.

Depression

Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness. These feelings last for two weeks or longer and can increase risk factors for self-harm and suicidal ideation.

Grassroots Healthcare offers compassionate, integrative care for adults and children with anxiety and/or depression.

The experienced medical team offers personalized care plans to ease your symptoms and improve your quality of life.

When should I seek medical attention for anxiety or depression?

Occasional anxiety or sadness are natural responses to challenging situations. However, if your symptoms last two weeks or longer or are severe enough to disrupt your usual routine, schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Grassroots Healthcare.

The team recommends an evaluation if you experience persistent symptoms like:

• Fear
• Worry
• Guilt
• Sadness
• Hopelessness
• Intrusive thoughts
• Isolating from friends and family

The providers complete a mental health assessment to understand your mental and emotional health needs. They also review your medical history and current health to rule out conditions like a hormone imbalance that can contribute to anxiety and depression.

How are anxiety and depression treated?

Grassroots Healthcare takes an individual approach to treating anxiety and depression. They typically recommend a combination of medications and psychological therapy to stabilize your mental health.

If anxiety or depression symptoms are a side effect of a medical condition, the providers discuss your options for additional care. For instance, if you have a hormone imbalance that triggers mental health symptoms, you may be a candidate for hormone replacement therapy.

The medical team also emphasizes functional strategies, including lifestyle changes, diet improvements, and daily exercise to support your long-term mental and emotional wellness.

During routine follow-up visits, the providers continue to monitor your progress with psychiatric medicines or hormone therapy and can make adjustments as needed.

Call Grassroots Healthcare today to schedule a mental health evaluation for symptoms of anxiety or depression. You can also use the online feature to book an appointment.