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Dr Padder provides a wide range of services for numerous psychiatric illnesses and conditions. We separate ourselves by providing the highest quality of care by taking the time to truly hear the concerns of our patients. Dr Padder’s personalized approach to mental health care allows people from all age groups to experience healthcare in a positive light. We coordinate care with outstanding specialists and other medical professionals, as needed, and choose individuals upholding our steadfast belief that all medical professionals should exemplify compassion, attentiveness, caring, patience and understanding toward patients.

His expertise spans to all age brackets and thus covers:

Children

Adolescents

Adults

Elderly

Dr Padder provides treatment for vast number of psychiatric illness and conditions. The list below is concise and contains only some of the psychiatric conditions and illnesses treated by Dr Padder. If you are seeking treatment in an area not listed, please contact our offices for more information

Dr Padder’s Most Commonly Treated Conditions and Psychiatric Illnesses:

Mood disorder

Anxiety disorders

Bipolar disorders

Sleep disorders

Major Depression

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Panic attacks

Personality disorders

Phobias (of all kinds)

Buprenorphine/Suboxone Treatment

Obssesive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Schizophrenia

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

Substance Abuse (including Opioid dependance & Alcoholism)

Self-esteem and Confidence issues

Children’s learning disabilities (like Autism, Asperger’s disease)

Eating Disorders

Women’s Mental Health Issues

Emergency Psychiatry and Correctional Mental Health

Occupational Mental Health and Wellness

AboutTanveer padder

Tanveer A. Padder MD is a triple-boarded psychiatrist; Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Addiction Medicine and additional Certification in American Board of Clinical Psycho-pharmacology.He is a preeminent expert in Psych-opharmacology and has been awarded a Master Psycho-pharmacologist certification by Dr. Stahl’s Neuroscience Education Institute

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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Major Depressive Disorder

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Introduction

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), commonly known as depression, is a mental health condition that affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities. It is not just sadness or a temporary “low mood.” Depression can interfere with your ability to work, sleep, eat, and enjoy life.

Incidence

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions worldwide, affecting around 5% of the adult population each year. It can occur in anyone but is more frequent in women and those with a family history of depression.

Symptoms

Symptoms of MDD may include:

Persistent sadness or low mood most of the day.
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you once enjoyed.
Changes in appetite or weight (eating too much or too little).
Trouble sleeping (insomnia) or sleeping too much (hypersomnia).
Fatigue or lack of energy.
Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or hopelessness.
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions.
Physical symptoms such as headaches or stomachaches.
Thoughts of death or suicide.

These symptoms usually last two weeks or more and significantly affect your daily life.

Treatment

MDD is treatable with a combination of the following approaches:

Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps you identify and change negative thought patterns.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): Focuses on improving personal relationships and coping skills.
Medications
- Antidepressants: Such as SSRIs (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline), SNRIs (e.g., venlafaxine), or others like bupropion or mirtazapine.
- Medications can take 4–6 weeks to show full effects.
Lifestyle Changes
- Regular exercise.
- Balanced diet.
- Good sleep hygiene.
- Stress management techniques.
Other Options (if needed)
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): For severe or treatment-resistant depression.
- TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation): A non-invasive brain stimulation therapy.
- Ketamine or Esketamine (Spravato): For rapid relief in severe cases.