Depression can make everything feel heavier, and it can be hard to believe things will change. They can. Major depressive disorder is a real, treatable medical condition, and there are more paths to relief than most people realize.
Major depressive disorder, often just called depression, is more than sadness. It's a persistent low mood or loss of interest that lasts weeks or longer and affects sleep, energy, focus, and the ability to enjoy life. It's driven by biology, not weakness, and it responds to treatment.
Effective care usually starts with therapy, medication, or both. When depression is stubborn, treatments that work on the brain differently, like TMS or Spravato, can help. Your psychiatrist will match the approach to your history and how you're doing.
If several of these have lasted more than two weeks, an evaluation can help.
Your psychiatrist will help you choose based on your history, coverage, and goals.
Evidence-based talk therapy to build skills and process what you're carrying.
Explore Therapy →A careful, systematic medication strategy overseen by a board-certified psychiatrist.
Explore Medication Management →Non-invasive magnetic stimulation of the brain's mood-regulating regions. FDA-cleared, no medication, covered by most major plans.
Explore TMS →An FDA-approved nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression, given under supervision and covered by most major plans.
Explore Spravato →Your treatment plan is directed by a board-certified psychiatrist, so your care is grounded in medical training, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
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Dr. Hendleman founded Better Balance Psychiatry to bring advanced, evidence-based care to southern Utah. He specializes in treatment-resistant depression, trauma in uniformed service members, and advanced treatments including TMS, Spravato, and IV ketamine.
Learn MoreDepression is highly treatable. Many people reach full remission with the right combination of therapy, medication, or advanced treatment, and go on to feel like themselves again.
A rough patch tends to lift. Depression is a low mood or loss of interest that persists for weeks and affects sleep, energy, and daily functioning. An evaluation can clarify what's going on.
When two or more antidepressants haven't helped, that's called treatment-resistant depression, and options like TMS, Spravato, and IV ketamine often work through different mechanisms.
For some people therapy alone is enough; others do best with medication or a combination. Your psychiatrist will recommend what fits your situation.
No referral is required. You can contact us directly to schedule an evaluation in St. George, Cedar City, or by telehealth across Utah.
Schedule a confidential consultation. We'll listen, review what you've tried, and build a plan around feeling better. No referral required.
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