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Dr. Ross Philip Schmaeman, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Ypsilanti, MI specializing in family medicine. Dr. Ross Philip Schmaeman, MD is affiliated with Saint Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS), Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA) and IHA HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION.
4940 W. Clark Road Suite 100
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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.
He completed residency at West Suburban Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Michigan.
Residency: West Suburban Medical Center (2022)
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Licensed In: Michigan
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Dr. Ross Schmaeman is a specialist in family medicine. Dr. Schmaeman's areas of expertise include the following: depression, hypertension (high blood pressure), and acute care. He trained at West Suburban Medical Center for his residency. He is affiliated with Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA) and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS). According to Trinity Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Ypsilanti, MI.