There is hope!
As a board-certified psychiatrist, every day I see people who have lost their sense of hope. But every day I see these same people begin to smile and know joy again.
Many things can affect the way you feel. Some are things outside of yourself, some are things you've learned over time, and some are part of your biology. All can feel like they're outside of your control, but this simply isn't the case. When outside events and patterns that you've learned are affecting your mood, talk therapy can be a powerful tool that helps you to learn new ways to cope. When a mental illness is affecting your mood, judicious use of medications can help you to be yourself again.
I started the Maryland Anxiety and Depression Treatment Center to help people who are suffering from anxiety and depressed mood to find hope again. If you have feelings of constant sadness, guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, fear, or panic, I'd love to help.
-Dr. Michael J. Brown, MD
Contact
➤ LOCATION
5114 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 2
Ellicott City, MD 21042
☎ CONTACT
DrBrown@MarylandDepressionCenter.com
(410) 995-8078
Illnesses Commonly Treated
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
In Major Depression, a person experiences episodes lasting days, weeks, or even months in which their mood is low. During these times they are often sad, apathetic, or irritable. Nothing seems fun anymore, and life seems hopeless. Fortunately, dozens of treatment options are available. With proper treatment, the depression will end and they will feel themself again.
Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD)
In Bipolar Disorder, a person suffers from episodes of depressed mood as well as episodes of overly-high mood, or mania. During these times, they often act recklessly, sleep little, and become hyperactive. In many cases, their grasp of reality is poor during these times. Treatment is effectove for both mania and depression, so they can return to a mood that is neither too high nor too low.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
People who suffer from Generalized Anxiety worry almost constantly. They often become anxious about many different things, and this can make it difficult to finish tasks. With so many worries, falling asleep is often very difficult. With proper treatment, this illness can subside and a sense of calm can return.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
In Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a person suffers from thoughts or fears that they can not push from their mind. They may also find that they become anxious if they do not repeatedly perform a task in a specific way. With treatment, these thoughts become less common and less worrisome, and the rituals can be controlled.
Panic Disorder
In panic disorder, sudden episodes of panic arise abruptly and last for about fifteen to twenty minutes. In these episodes, many people believe that they are dying or that they must get to the open air as quickly as possible. Some people become so worried about having attacks in unfamiliar places that they never leave home. With treatment, panic attacks become rare and - surprisingly - tolerable.
Phobias
Specific fears are one of the most common psychiatric illnesses. Many people become uneasy in enclosed places, at high heights, when exposed to animals such as spiders or snakes, or when given injections. With treatment, these fears are improved, and are often minimized or even cured.
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