Anxiety & Depression

Anxiety and depression are common mental health concerns, with about 19% of US adults diagnosed with anxiety and more than 18% with depression in 2020. Don’t live in constant fear or sadness when help is available at Ione Medical in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Expert nurse practitioner Rebecca Fredman, CNP, AGNP-C, utilizes evidence based medical interventions for anxiety and depression to provide the relief you need to start thriving again. Please request a consultation with Ione Medical by using our online booking feature today. 

What are anxiety and depression?

Anxiety and depression are very common conditions. An estimated 31.1% of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives, and an estimated 21.0 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode. Both anxiety disorders and major depression are more prevalent in women as compared to men.

If you believe that you are struggling with anxiety or depression (or both - they commonly occur together), please know that help is available. There are numerous FDA-approved medications that are clinically proven to help relieve your symptoms and allow you to move to a more positive place of coping.

What are the symptoms of depression?

Depression is an ongoing or severe form of sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest in once-favored activities.

You might also develop fatigue, physical aches and pains, weight gain, irregular sleeping patterns, feelings of worthlessness, or even thoughts of suicide because of depression.

You may lose interest in activities you once enjoyed, have difficulty maintaining your physical appearance, or struggle to think clearly and make decisions.

What are the symptoms of anxiety?

Anxiety disorders can make you nervous, anxious, or fearful in situations that don’t bother most other people. You might worry when traveling, being in high or enclosed spaces, or interacting with others. You may feel tense, jumpy, and irritable. You may constantly watch for the things, people, or circumstances that make you anxious so you can avoid them. Anxiety may interfere with your sleep and lead to physical symptoms like excessive sweating, nausea, and a racing heartbeat.

Anxiety attacks, extreme forms of anxiety, can make it difficult to breathe and feel as if you’re having a heart attack.

How can Ione Medical help me to manage my anxiety and depression symptoms?

At Ione Medical, we are fully equipped and qualified to manage FDA approved medications for anxiety and depression. Rebecca Fredman, CNP, AGNP-C, is a board certified adult & gerontology nurse practitioner with extensive experience in this area of medicine. 

Is medication right for me?

Medication is one of many tools available for the treatment of anxiety & depression.

If you believe you are experiencing anxiety or depression, or if you have been diagnosed and are struggling to find a provider to prescribe you medication to help manage your symptoms, please request a consultation with Ione Medical by using our online booking feature today. 

Please note:

Ione Medical is not a behavioral health clinic. Many individuals will benefit from specialized therapy with a qualified provider as part of managing anxiety and/or depression. Although we cannot provide talk therapy at this time, our medical provider can discuss a referral during your consultation. 

Additionally, if you feel you are struggling with a mental health condition such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, please bring this up during your initial consultation and we will discuss referring you to a specialized psychiatric provider.