NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Depression is often dismissed as a “mental health issue”—but functional medicine shows it’s deeply rooted in physiological, lifestyle, gut, and hormonal factors. At Patients Medical in New York City, we go beyond symptom relief. We address underlying imbalances to restore mood naturally, sustainably, and holistically.
We treat the whole person—not just the diagnosis.
Yes. Depression is a diagnosable medical condition recognized by major medical authorities (DSM-5, ICD-10). Its manifestations—persistent low mood, cognitive changes, and physical symptoms—stem from real biological and environmental disruptions.
But depression isn’t a one-dimensional illness. It’s a complex interplay of:
Labeling it strictly a “mental illness” misses the deeper physiology.
Depression can present as:
Functional medicine reveals multiple triggers behind depressive symptoms:
We use in-depth testing to uncover what’s really going on:
Emma, 37, had minor depressive symptoms that she believed were “normal.” But testing showed low B12, vitamin D, mild hypothyroidism, inflammation, and gut imbalance.
Her tailored care included:
Results:
Within 10 weeks, Emma felt more emotionally balanced, focused, and energized—without medication.
Yes—it’s recognized by medical standards but often has treatable physiological roots.
Many patients restore stability through diet, supplements, and root-cause healing—under physician guidance.
Not necessarily. We collaborate with your prescriber and carefully taper as stability is achieved.
Initial mood and energy improvements in 4–6 weeks; full restoration can take months.
Yes—they’re evidence-based and individualized, with attention to nutrient-medication safety.
Yes—labs illuminate key imbalances that symptom-based approaches often miss.
Absolutely—we specialize in complex, persistent mood issues.
We’re out-of-network but offer superbills. Many labs may be reimbursable.
Yes—nutritional, lifestyle, and detox protocols are tailored for maternal mental health.
Contact us to schedule an initial consultation and root-cause assessment.
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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