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Dr. Guillermo Leoz-Callizo, MD is a psychiatrist in Houston, TX specializing in psychiatry. He graduated from National University of Asunción Faculty of Medical Sciences in 2011 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Guillermo Leoz-Callizo, MD is affiliated with Legacy Community Health and LEGACY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC.
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Depression
Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."
Some common symptoms of depression include:
We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.
Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.
Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.
Dr. Guillermo Leoz-Callizo, MD graduated from National University of Asunción Faculty of Medical Sciences in 2011. He completed residency at New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Addiction Psychiatry and has a state license in Minnesota.
Medical School: National University of Asunción Faculty of Medical Sciences (2011)
Residency: New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals (2017)
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Addiction Psychiatry (2017)
Licensed In: Minnesota
Dr. Guillermo Leoz-Callizo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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Dr. Guillermo Callizo works as a psychiatry. Areas of expertise for Dr. Callizo include depression. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with New York Medical College, Dr. Callizo attended National University of Asunción Faculty of Medical Sciences for medical school. Dr. Callizo (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish and Portuguese. He is affiliated with Legacy Community Health.
