Depression evaluation & care

Depression can affect how a person feels, thinks and manages everyday activities, including sleep, eating and work. It is more than a passing low mood. NIMH notes that symptoms and their impact vary; an individual assessment is needed to understand what may be happening.

Read the NIMH overview of depression.

A psychiatric evaluation at Atlantis provides space to discuss mood, energy, sleep, concentration and daily functioning alongside your medical and personal history. You can describe what has changed in your own words, including what has become harder and what you hope care could help you understand.

Bring questions about previous care, current medicines and your goals. Your clinician considers the wider picture before discussing next steps. If you have received treatment before, explain what helped, what did not and any concerns you have about trying a different approach.

Prepare for your first psychiatry appointment.

Consider asking about an evaluation when changes in mood or motivation are persistent, distressing or interfering with daily life. You can also seek a discussion of next steps when previous care has not addressed your concerns. A website cannot establish the cause of symptoms or determine the right treatment.

Ask how follow-up will be organized and how recommendations fit your preferences and circumstances. No specific medication, procedure or outcome can be promised before evaluation. If you are seeking a particular therapy, confirm that the service is available and appropriate before booking.

Ask about a psychiatry appointment.

Atlantis brings psychiatry and integrative medicine together with Gezel Saheli, MD. The practice considers mental and physical health in the context of your history, priorities and daily life.

Learn about Dr. Saheli and explore psychiatry at Atlantis.

Our office is at 2194 Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway, Suite 203, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937. If you are traveling from Melbourne or Satellite Beach, use this address when planning your route. Confirm your appointment before traveling.

Ask the care team about current availability, the patient age range accepted, fees, coverage under your exact insurance plan and accessibility needs. Telemedicine may be available for eligible patients in Florida; the right visit format depends on your circumstances and the service.

Read our guide to psychiatry costs and insurance, or learn about telemedicine.

Yes, you can contact the team to discuss an evaluation and whether the practice fits your needs. At the appointment, describe previous approaches, your experience and your current goals. The clinician will assess the situation before recommending next steps; a particular treatment or result is not guaranteed.

The form sends a request to the care team so you can discuss availability and the appropriate next step. It is not an appointment confirmation. Select Psychiatry and provide your preferred contact details; no diagnosis is needed to ask a scheduling question.

Please keep medical records, detailed symptoms, insurance member numbers and payment information out of the form. Ask the team how to share any required information securely.

This page is general information, not a diagnosis or individual treatment advice. The form is not monitored for emergencies. If there is immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911.

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Educational source: National Institute of Mental Health — Depression. Sources support general information and do not indicate clinical review of this page or confirm services at Atlantis.