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Welcome to Magnolia Mental Health Clinic

Supporting Your Mental Health Journey with a New Name and New Location

We’re excited to share some important updates! Starting December 2024, the Marianne Geiger, M.D. Clinic of Psychiatric Care will be called the Magnolia Mental Health Clinic. We chose the name Magnolia because the magnolia flower symbolizes good health, stability, self-respect and hope—values we hold close in our mission to support your mental well-being.

What’s New:

  • New Name: We’re now Magnolia Mental Health Clinic, reflecting our commitment to growth, healing and a holistic approach to mental health.
  • New Location: Soon, you will be able to find us at 6377 Sebring Way, Loves Park, IL 61111—just 2.8 miles from our current location.
  • New Look: Our branding has been refreshed to reflect the values and dedication we bring to every interaction.
  • New Website: Before the end of the year, you will be able to find our new website at www.magnoliaMHC.com.

What’s Staying the Same:

  • Our Care Team: You’ll still see the same compassionate team, ready to support you at every step.
  • Contact Information: All phone numbers and appointment channels remain unchanged. We’re updating our email domain, but current emails will be forwarded so no messages will be missed.
  • Our Mission: Continuing to provide the warm, professional psychiatric care you trust.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. We’re here to make this transition as seamless as possible for you.

Thank you for being part of our community.

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Symptoms of Depression

If you are depressed, you may feel hopeless and sad or lose interest or stop taking pleasure in almost everything you do. You may feel "down in the dumps," tearful, or discouraged. You may also feel irritable, anxious, or apathetic.

To be diagnosed with depression, you must have symptoms of both:

  • Sadness or hopelessness.
  • Loss of interest or pleasure in most of your daily activities.

You must also have at least five symptoms lasting more than two weeks including:

  • A change in eating patterns that causes either weight gain or weight loss.
  • Sleeping too much or not enough.
  • Feeling restless and unable to sit still, or feeling moving takes a great effort.
  • Feeling tired all the time.
  • Feeling unworthy or guilty without an obvious reason.
  • Having problems concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
  • Thinking often about death or suicide.

Other symptoms of depression may include:

  • Headaches and other body aches and pains.
  • Digestive problems, including constipation or diarrhea.
  • Losing interest in sex or not being able to perform sexually.
  • Feeling anxious or worried without an obvious reason.
  • Blaming yourself or others for your depression.
  • Not moving or talking for long periods of time (hours).

Symptoms of depression that occur more often in women include:

  • Overeating and weight gain instead of loss of appetite.
  • Oversleeping instead of insomnia.
  • Increased tearfulness with the anxiety and tension.
  • A feeling sometimes of "heaviness" in the arms and legs.
  • Sensitivity to rejection.
  • Dysthymia together with an episode of depression (double depression).

Depression in older adults can include symptoms such as mild confusion or forgetfulness. However, these symptoms can also be caused by medications, so be sure to let your doctor know what medicines you are taking.