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Condition: Depression

Depression can be described as feeling sad, miserable or down in the dumps. Most people feel that way at one point in their lives for short periods of time. However, true clinical depression is a mood disorder where feelings of sadness, loss, anger or frustration interfere with everyday life for weeks or longer.

Depression Symptoms

Some people experience symptoms so severe that it’s clear something isn’t right; for others, people feel generally miserable but aren’t sure why. Symptoms for depression include:

  • Persistent sad, anxious or empty feeling
  • Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness and helplessness
  • Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies or activities you once enjoyed
  • Fatigue and lack of energy
  • Insomnia or excessive sleeping
  • Significant change in appetite/ weight loss or gain
  • Thoughts of suicide

Depression could be caused by abuse, medication, a major life event, death or loss of a loved one or serious illnesses. A family history of depression also may increase the risk.

Types of Depression

All depression types are not the same. The two most common types are major depression and chronic depression (dysthymia). Major depression affects your ability to work, study, eat, sleep and enjoy pleasurable activities. These symptoms cause significant distress and prevent you from functioning normally. With major depression, the symptoms cannot be due to direct effects of a substance (medication or drug abuse), medical condition or recent loss of a loved one.

Chronic depression is characterized by long-term (two years or more) depressed mood. This depression is less severe than major depression, and symptoms don’t typically prevent normal functioning. However, people with chronic depression may experience one or more episodes of major depression during their lifetimes.

For a diagnosis of depression, your doctor will talk to you about recent moods and behaviors and may conduct a physical examination. The most common treatments of depression are medication and psychotherapy.

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  • Areas of Expertise
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Treatments and Procedures Related to Depression

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy

Providers Treating Depression

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Depression. Review each provider for availability.

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Mary Denise Compton, Ph.D.

Mary Denise Compton, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist

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Tiffany A. Howell, Ph.D.

Tiffany A. Howell, Ph.D. Psychologist

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Brian W. Mooney, M.D.

Brian W. Mooney, M.D. Psychiatrist

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Shona L. Ray-Griffith, M.D.

Shona L. Ray-Griffith, M.D. Psychiatrist

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Allen C. Sherman, Ph.D.

Allen C. Sherman, Ph.D. Psychologist

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Locations Where Providers Treat Depression

Note that the treatment of Depression may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Behavioral Medicine

Behavioral Medicine Clinic

449 Jack Stephens Drive
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-686-8700
New Patients
501-686-8700
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exterior of North Street Clinic

Neighborhood Clinic in Fayetteville

1125 N. College Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
479-713-8701
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Psychiatry Clinic in Fayetteville

Psychiatry Clinic in Fayetteville

3425 N. Futrall Drive
Stephens Building
Suite 103
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
479-713-8350
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Exterior of Schmieding Developmental Center and Schmieding Kids First

Schmieding Developmental Center

2575 S. Gene George Blvd.
Suite 100
Springdale, AR 72762

Appointment Phone Number
479-750-0125
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UAMS Medical Center exterior

Student Health Clinic

4301 W. Markham St.
Central Building
Room 600
Little Rock , AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-6381
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Psychiatric Research Institute

Walker Family Clinic

4224 Shuffield Drive
Psychiatric Research Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-526-8200
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Psychiatric Research Institute

Women’s Mental Health Clinic

4224 Shuffield Drive
Psychiatric Research Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-526-8201
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Areas of Expertise for Depression

Behavioral Health

Behavioral health care at UAMS Health includes a wide range of outpatient and inpatient services.

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Primary Care

Seeing a primary care provider is a great way to get healthy and stay that way. Let a UAMS Health provider get you to a better state of health.

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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