Q& A on Clinical Depression and Anxiety Treatment with Dr. Shariq Qureshi What are depression and anxiety? Depression involves persistent sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest, while anxiety entails excessive worry and fear. Both often co-occur, requiring comprehensive treatment to address emotional and physical symptoms. Signs of depression requiring professional help Symptoms include prolonged sadness, fatigue, sleep issues, appetite changes, difficulty concentrating, and self-harm thoughts. Early intervention improves outcomes. Treatment options for depression and anxiety - For depression : SSRIs like Fluoxetine (Prozac, Flunil), Escitalopram (Nexito, Cipralex), Sertraline (Daxid, Serlift), and SNRIs like Duloxetine and Venlafaxine. - For anxiety : Short-term relief with benzodiazepines and long-term management with Buspirone. Advanced treatments for resistant cases Augmentation therapy, combining medications, and personalized plans based on recent advancements are offered for treatment-resistant cases. Role of therapy Therapy is vital, with options like CBT (reframing negative thoughts), DBT (emotional regulation), and IPT (improving relationships). Why combine therapy and medication? Medications address biological causes, while therapy equips patients to manage triggers, reducing relapse risks. Dr. Shariq’s clinic serves patients across Jaipur with both in-person and online consultations.