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Dr. Jean-Michel Oquet, MD is an internist in Norwalk, CT specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Teacher, Faculty of Health Sciences. Dr. Jean-Michel Oquet, MD is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare, NORWALK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC, Hartford HealthCare Medical Group and St. Vincent's Medical Center Integrated Care Partners.
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. Jean-Michel Oquet, MD graduated from Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Teacher, Faculty of Health Sciences. He completed residency at Quinnipiac University Internal Medicine. He has a state license in Connecticut.
Medical School: Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Teacher, Faculty of Health Sciences
Residency: Quinnipiac University Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Jean-Michel Oquet, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Jean-Michel Oquet, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, ConnectiCare, Aetna, MultiPlan, Coventry, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, WellCare, Anthem, Prime Health, United Healthcare, Inc., Health New England and CarePartners of Connecticut.
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Dr. Jean-Michel Oquet, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jean-Michel Oquet, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Norwalk, CT.
Dr. Jean-Michel Oquet is a graduate of Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Teacher, Faculty of Health Sciences. His areas of expertise consist of immunization (preventive vaccines), depression, and chronic illness. He can take several insurance carriers, including MultiPlan, Anthem, and ConnectiCare. Dr. Oquet (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and French. He is professionally affiliated with Hartford Healthcare. Dr. Oquet's practice in Stratford, CT is open to new patients as reported by Hartford Healthcare.
