Depression can make it hard to keep up with work, relationships, sleep, and everyday responsibilities. KC Psychiatry & Primary Care provides adult psychiatric care in Kansas City for people dealing with low mood, loss of interest, fatigue, changes in sleep or appetite, and other depression symptoms.
Depression does not look the same for everyone. Some people feel sad or hopeless. Others feel numb, irritable, exhausted, or disconnected from the things that once mattered. A psychiatric evaluation can help you understand what may be contributing to those changes and what care may help.
When to Talk With a Depression Psychiatrist
Schedule an appointment when symptoms persist, return after prior treatment, or begin to interfere with daily life. It is also appropriate to seek help when you are unsure whether depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, sleep disruption, a medical condition, or medication effects may be involved.
- Feeling down, empty, hopeless, or unusually irritable
- Loss of interest in activities or relationships
- Low energy, sleep changes, appetite changes, or difficulty concentrating
- Difficulty working, caring for responsibilities, or staying connected with others
- Questions about diagnosis, medication, side effects, or prior treatment
What to Expect at a Depression Evaluation
Your first visit includes a conversation about your symptoms, health history, medications, previous treatment, sleep, stressors, and daily functioning. Bring a current medication list and any records that may help explain your history.
Dr. Asif Uddin will discuss what the evaluation suggests and which next steps may fit your needs. Depending on your situation, that may include further evaluation, medication options, follow-up care, coordination with another clinician, or a referral for therapy or another service.
Learn more about a psychiatric evaluation in Kansas City.
Adult Depression Care in Kansas City
KC Psychiatry & Primary Care provides adult psychiatric care led by Dr. Uddin, who is board-certified in psychiatry, internal medicine, and obesity medicine. Your treatment discussion can account for medical history and other health factors that may affect mood, sleep, energy, or medication choices.
In-person appointments are available in Kansas City. Telepsychiatry appointments may also be available for eligible patients in Missouri and Kansas.
Schedule a Depression Psychiatry Appointment
Contact KC Psychiatry & Primary Care to discuss availability for an adult depression evaluation or follow-up appointment. You can also request an appointment online.
If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself or someone else, call or text 988 in the United States, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency department.
