Depression Care in Troy, MI
Duraid Ahad-Daman, MD
Family Medicine located in Troy, MI
Low mood, loss of interest, or changes in energy can make daily life harder. Dr. Duraid Ahad-Daman provides depression evaluation, treatment planning, and follow-up at Ahad MD PC in Troy, Michigan.
Compassionate care for depression
Recognizing depression
Depression may involve persistent sadness, emptiness, irritability, or loss of enjoyment. Other symptoms can include low energy, changes in sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of guilt or hopelessness.
Symptoms present most days for two weeks or longer deserve evaluation, but you can seek help sooner. Thoughts of suicide require prompt support—use the clearly marked 988 resources above.
Understanding what you are experiencing
Your visit includes a discussion of symptoms, daily functioning, safety, past treatment, medicines, and physical health. A screening questionnaire can help track symptoms but does not replace a clinical assessment. Testing for medical contributors may be appropriate.
Tell your clinician about periods of unusually high energy, elevated or irritable mood, little need for sleep, or impulsive behavior. These can suggest bipolar disorder, a separate condition with different treatment needs. Also mention pregnancy, recent childbirth, or a history of similar symptoms.
PHQ-9 depression questionnaire
The PHQ-9 screens for depression symptoms. It can help guide a conversation with your clinician but does not replace a clinical evaluation.
Complete the questionnaire online to see your score, or print a blank PDF form. Both links open University of Washington resources in English in a new tab. Bring your completed form or score to your appointment. Your answers are not automatically sent to our office.
Your treatment options
- Psychotherapy: Structured talk therapy can help with symptoms and coping. We can discuss referral to a mental health professional.
- Medication: An antidepressant may be appropriate based on severity, history, preferences, and potential side effects. Some people benefit from combining medication and therapy.
- Supportive routines: Sleep, physical activity, social support, and limiting alcohol can complement care. Depression is not a personal failure, and healthy habits alone may not be enough.
Checking progress together
Antidepressants often take several weeks to help. Follow-up is important after starting or changing treatment to review response, side effects, and safety. Do not stop medication abruptly without guidance.
Contact your prescriber promptly if mood worsens, marked agitation develops, or suicidal thoughts emerge. Monitoring is especially important in children, teenagers, and young adults. Severe symptoms, a complex diagnosis, or an inadequate response may require specialist care.
If worry or panic is also affecting you, read about our anxiety care.
Schedule a visit
Bring your medication list and the concerns you would like to discuss. You do not need a diagnosis to ask for help.
Trusted information and support
- National Institute of Mental Health: Depression
- NIMH: Mental health medications
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Patient information updated September 22, 2026. Treatment is individualized.