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Depression affects more than 21 million Americans, yet many still suffer in silence or struggle with incomplete answers. At Patients Medical in New York City, we go beyond traditional antidepressants. Our integrative, functional medicine approach seeks to uncover why you’re feeling low and helps restore balance—emotionally, chemically, and biologically.
We treat the whole person—not just the diagnosis.
Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in daily activities. It affects how you think, feel, and function.
There are many types:
Everyone experiences depression differently. Some common signs include:
Functional medicine doesn’t stop at “You have depression”—we ask why. Often, the root causes are not emotional alone, but biochemical and physiological too:
By addressing these root causes, we can support lasting emotional wellness without relying solely on medication.
At Patients Medical, we use advanced lab testing to identify the biological and emotional root causes of depression:
We create food-as-medicine plans to reduce inflammation and nourish brain chemistry:
For rapid mood and energy support, we offer targeted IV infusions that include:
Personalized, physician-monitored protocols may include:
We support the emotional and nervous system healing with:
We identify and support imbalances in:
Serotonin, dopamine, and GABA
David, 41, came in feeling exhausted, unfocused, and emotionally disconnected. He had tried two antidepressants with minimal improvement.
Our testing revealed:
His personalized plan included:
After 8 weeks, David felt clearer, more energized, and had cut his medication in half under supervision.
A professional assessment, along with understanding your symptoms and medical history, can help differentiate between clinical depression and situational stress.
While there is no single test, lab evaluations can uncover biological imbalances contributing to your mood.
Not necessarily. We focus on natural, root-cause therapies. Some patients use integrative approaches alongside or in place of medication under careful guidance.
Yes. The gut-brain axis is essential to neurotransmitter production and emotional regulation.
Absolutely. The right nutrients and anti-inflammatory foods can significantly improve mood, energy, and sleep.
Most patients begin noticing improvements within 4–8 weeks of starting integrative care.
We are an out-of-network provider, but we offer superbills for possible reimbursement. Many labs may be partially covered.
We collaborate with your psychiatrist or prescribing doctor to integrate natural support safely.
We work with a network of trusted mental health providers and offer internal mind-body support.
Yes. Cortisol, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and others play a key role in mood regulation.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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