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Ms. Heather Lynn Helton, CNM, DNP is a nurse in Raleigh, NC specializing in obstetrics & gynecology and midwifery. Ms. Heather Lynn Helton, CNM, DNP is affiliated with UNC Health, Duke Health and UNC Health Alliance.
UNC Health Alliance
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.
She is certified by the Nursing-Nurse Midwifery, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.
Board Certification: Nursing-Nurse Midwifery, Board Certified
Licensed In: North Carolina
Ms. Heather Lynn Helton, CNM, DNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Ms. Heather Lynn Helton, CNM, DNP appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Duke Basic, Experience Health, Ambetter, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Healthy Blue, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, All Savers Fully Insured, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, Carolina Complete Health, First Medicare Direct, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).
According to our sources, Ms. Heather Lynn Helton, CNM, DNP accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Ms. Heather Lynn Helton, CNM, DNP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Wegovy $41 |
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CoolSeal Generator $18 |
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Ms. Heather Helton specializes in midwifery and obstetrics & gynecology. She is especially interested in high risk pregnancy, depression, and prenatal diagnosis. She accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE. Ms. Helton's professional affiliations include Duke Health and UNC Health. She has an open panel in Cary, NC according to UNC Health.
