Living with depression for years without ever getting a clear answer is its own kind of exhausting. A Core Spring depression evaluation looks past the checklist to what is actually going on, for children, teens, and adults in Kenosha, and points toward what helps. You can reach out directly, no referral needed.
We look at the real shape of the depression, the persistent low mood, the irritability, the fatigue, the hopelessness, the lost motivation, and the changes in concentration, sleep, and appetite, and at how it is affecting daily life, relationships, and well-being. We start with a foundational baseline so the picture is complete. Because depression often overlaps with other concerns, screening for related conditions is standard, and many clients move into a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation for the fullest picture.
A child might turn irritable or withdrawn, lose energy, drop interest in things they used to love, or show changes in sleep, appetite, or how they do at school.
A teen might carry a heavy, persistent sadness, lose motivation, struggle to concentrate, or pull away from friends and family as the weight builds.
An adult might live with steady low mood, deep fatigue, burnout, or a sense that managing work, relationships, and daily life keeps getting harder.
Your evaluation begins with a one-hour clinical interview where your psychologist gathers a thorough history, from early experiences through your current mood, energy, and daily functioning. This conversation helps distinguish depression from other conditions that can present similarly and determines which assessments will provide the most accurate diagnosis.
Your psychologist selects a personalized battery of mood and psychological assessments. Testing involves 2 to 6 hours of in-person evaluation over one to two days. You will also be sent home with self-report questionnaires, and someone close to you can complete their own questionnaire if they choose. If your psychologist identifies signs of other conditions (such as anxiety, ADHD, or bipolar disorder), those areas are screened for as well.
All testing data, clinical observations, and questionnaire results are compiled into a detailed diagnostic report. Differential diagnosis is a key component: your psychologist carefully evaluates whether symptoms are best explained by depression, another condition, or a combination. Any co-occurring conditions are fully documented.
Approximately two to three weeks after testing, you return for a feedback session. Your psychologist walks through the diagnosis and provides individualized recommendations: evidence-based therapy options, lifestyle strategies, medication guidance if applicable, and next steps tailored to your specific needs.
A depression screening is a brief questionnaire used to flag potential symptoms. It is not a diagnosis. A formal evaluation at Core Spring Diagnostics is a multi-session, multi-method process that includes a clinical interview, cognitive and executive function testing, gold-standard mood assessment tools, and comorbidity screening. The result is a detailed written report with diagnostic conclusions and individualized recommendations, not just a score on a checklist.
A depression evaluation at Core Spring Diagnostics does not include prescribing, but the written report provides findings and recommendations that can directly inform a medication consultation. If medication evaluation is warranted based on the findings, the report documents the clinical picture in a format that a prescriber can use. The psychologist will also discuss this during the feedback session.
Anxiety disorders are the most common comorbidity, but depression also frequently co-occurs with ADHD, trauma-related conditions, sleep disorders, chronic pain, and cognitive difficulties. Core Spring Diagnostics screens for all of these as a standard part of every depression evaluation, which is why the process often produces a more complete clinical picture than prior evaluations or therapy alone.
Recurrent depression despite treatment often signals an incomplete diagnostic picture. A missed comorbidity, such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, or a trauma-related condition, can drive relapse even when depression-specific treatment is appropriate. Core Spring Diagnostics is structured to surface these gaps, using a cognitive baseline and comorbidity screening to identify what prior assessments may have overlooked.
The feedback session is a scheduled appointment where the psychologist who conducted your evaluation walks through the full findings, explains any diagnoses, and reviews the individualized recommendations. You receive the written report at or before this session. The psychologist will answer your questions, clarify next steps, and discuss whether any additional evaluation is warranted.
Yes. Core Spring Diagnostics evaluates individuals from Kenosha and surrounding communities who are seeking answers about depression and related concerns. One psychologist manages every step of the process, providing continuity and clinical depth from the first appointment through the final report.
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