Dr. Sridhar Yaratha is an established Virginia psychiatrist who is qualified in forensic psychiatry and addiction therapy and coordinates care for patients with chronic mental illnesses. Among Dr. Sridhar Yaratha’s areas of focus are depression and its symptoms. A relatively common mood disorder, depression is characterized by feelings of loss, sadness, or anger that reach such a level that they interfere with the activities of daily life. Common results are lost productivity, as well as deteriorating relations with others. In some cases, chronic health conditions may also develop or be aggravated as a result. Symptoms that manifest with depression often differ between men and women, with irritability, tiredness, and anxiety a common thread. Men may also become more restless and aggressive, and lose interest in favorite pastimes. They may compensate by drinking excessively or taking part in high-risk activities. Women tend to feel a sense of hopelessness and withdrawal from the types of social engagements that give meaning and purpose to life. For either sex, thoughts of suicide may take root as instability, anxiousness, and fatigue persist. While there is no single depression test, psychological assessments can help identify the condition. An experienced mental health professional typically evaluates symptoms through questions about thoughts, moods, activity levels, sleep patterns, and appetite. In addition, a physical examination and blood work may be ordered to explore whether vitamin D deficiency or thyroid issues are a contributor or trigger.

1. The Basic Symptoms of Depression
Dr. Sridhar Yaratha

2. Introduction
Dr. Sridhar Yaratha is an established Virginia psychiatrist who is qualified in
forensic psychiatry and addiction therapy and coordinates care for patients with
chronic mental illnesses. Among Dr. Sridhar Yaratha’s areas of focus are
depression and its symptoms.

3. A relatively common mood disorder, depression is characterized by feelings
of loss, sadness, or anger that reach such a level that they interfere with the
activities of daily life. Common results are lost productivity, as well as
deteriorating relations with others. In some cases, chronic health conditions
may also develop or be aggravated as a result.

4. Symptoms that manifest with depression often differ between men and
women, with irritability, tiredness, and anxiety a common thread. Men may
also become more restless and aggressive, and lose interest in favorite
pastimes. They may compensate by drinking excessively or taking part in
high-risk activities. Women tend to feel a sense of hopelessness and
withdrawal from the types of social engagements that give meaning and
purpose to life. For either sex, thoughts of suicide may take root as
instability, anxiousness, and fatigue persist.

5. While there is no single depression test, psychological assessments can help
identify the condition. An experienced mental health professional typically
evaluates symptoms through questions about thoughts, moods, activity
levels, sleep patterns, and appetite. In addition, a physical examination and
blood work may be ordered to explore whether vitamin D deficiency or
thyroid issues are a contributor or trigger.