Depression is one of the most common reasons people first come to a psychiatrist — and one of the most treatable. If low mood, exhaustion or loss of interest has settled over the last few weeks, it is worth having it looked at properly rather than waiting for it to lift on its own.
What is depression?
Depression is a persistent low mood that affects how you think, feel, and manage daily life. It impacts energy, relationships, and work, but responds effectively to proper clinical care.
Common symptoms
Symptoms vary between people, and you do not need to recognise all of these to benefit from an assessment.
- Ongoing sadness or emptiness
- Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
- Low energy or constant tiredness
- Sleep or appetite changes
- Trouble focusing or making decisions
- Feeling worthless or overly guilty
- Social withdrawal
- Thoughts of self-harm
When to seek help
If persistent low mood or sadness lasts longer than two weeks and impacts daily life, consulting a psychiatrist early supports a faster recovery.
How Trio Mindspace can help
Dr. Kritika Malik Surana provides a judgment-free space with personalised plans combining therapy, medication management, or both.
Every plan begins with a full assessment rather than an assumption. Dr. Surana will explain what she thinks is happening, set out the options, and agree the approach with you before anything starts. You can read more about her background and approach, or see all conditions treated at the clinic.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Depression is a medical condition with well-established treatments. Most people improve significantly with a plan that combines therapy, medication where appropriate, and practical changes to sleep and routine. Recovery is usually gradual rather than sudden.
Not necessarily. Some people do well with therapy alone, particularly in milder presentations. Medication is discussed when symptoms are moderate to severe, or when they are not shifting with therapy alone. Dr. Surana explains the reasoning, the expected benefits and the possible side effects before anything is started, and the decision is made together.
Most people notice some improvement within four to six weeks of starting a suitable plan, though this varies. Treatment is usually continued for a period after you feel better, because stopping too early is a common cause of relapse. Your review schedule is set out at the first consultation.
Yes. Consultations at Trio Mindspace are confidential. Information is shared outside the session only with your consent, or in the rare circumstances where there is a serious and immediate risk to safety, which would be discussed with you.