COMING THIS JANUARY 629 S. Plummer Chanute, KS 66720 Standard U.S. Postage PAID Walla Walla, WA Permit No. 44 Being diagnosed with a serious illness can affect more than your physical well-being. It can also take a toll on your mental health. For instance, depression sometimes occurs among heart attack and stroke survivors and people living with cancer or chronic conditions like diabetes. Depression is a serious mood disorder that can change how you feel, think and live your daily life. On top of that, depression can make it harder to manage your physical illness. For instance, you might have trouble following your treatment plan. “When people get depressed or extremely anxious, that can interfere with their recovery and their ability to try to stay healthy and deal with a new diagnosis,” says Jayme Collins, LCP LMLP, Program Director of the Neosho Memorial Senior Behavioral Care Clinic. Depression saps your energy and mood People with depression may feel sad or irritable, lose interest in hobbies, sleep or eat too little or too much, or have trouble concentrating, for instance. When the symptoms of depression occur after being diagnosed with another illness, they often ease after a person adjusts to their condition. But if symptoms like these last two or more weeks, it may be depression. The good news? Depression is treatable with counseling, medication or both. Treatment can help you feel better, and it may help you manage other illnesses too. “Treatment really does work, and it can change your life,” Collins says. “You deserve the best quality of life you can have.” Take a free assessment If you think you have depression, tell your provider. You can visit the Senior Behavioral Care Clinic for a free depression assessment. To schedule a mental health assessment, call the Senior Behavioral Care Clinic at 620-433-3800. Depression and physical illness A major health issue can affect your mental health NMRMC Surgery Clinic in Chanute 620-431-4000
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