Depression & Low Mood
NATUROPATHIC CARE FOR DEPRESSION & LOW MOOD
A whole-person approach to depression and low mood, looking at your mental health, nervous system, hormones, nutrition, sleep and overall health to understand the bigger picture.
When you don't feel like yourself anymore, your whole life can feel different.
Sometimes depression looks like sadness. Sometimes it looks like exhaustion, irritability, brain fog, withdrawing from the people you love, or simply feeling disconnected from the things that used to matter to you.
You may be functioning on the outside while feeling very different on the inside.
Naturopathic care looks beyond mood alone to consider the physical, emotional and lifestyle factors that may be influencing how you're feeling.
You may be experiencing :
Feeling persistently sad, flat or emotionally numb
Losing interest in things you normally enjoy
Feeling exhausted or lacking motivation
Difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly
Sleeping too much or struggling to sleep
Feeling more irritable or emotionally reactive
Withdrawing from friends, family or activities
Feeling overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities
Changes in appetite or cravings
Feeling disconnected from yourself
Finding it difficult to feel excited about the future
Feeling like you're just going through the motions
When low mood starts affecting everyday life
My approach to depression & low mood
Depression isn't something I look at in isolation. As a naturopathic doctor with a clinical focus on mental health, I look at how your nervous system, hormones, nutrition, sleep, digestion and overall health may be influencing how you're feeling.
My approach combines evidence-informed naturopathic medicine with a practical, individualized approach to care. We'll look at your symptoms in context, use laboratory testing when appropriate, and create a plan that supports your mental and physical health without overwhelming you with things to do.
Naturopathic care can complement conventional mental health care, including psychotherapy and medication, when appropriate.
You don't have to figure it out alone.
If you've been feeling unlike yourself, disconnected or stuck in a low mood, let's look at the bigger picture together.
Virtual naturopathic appointments are available across Ontario.