Vitamin D
- What it measures
- Your vitamin D level.
- Why it matters
- Low levels are linked with low mood, especially in the UK's darker months.
Well Man Clinic
Depression
Support for low mood, alongside your GP or therapist.
What it is
Low mood and depression affect thoughts, energy, sleep, appetite and relationships. Men often describe it differently, as stress, irritability, anger or simply not feeling like themselves, and are less likely to ask for help.
Mood is shaped by the brain, but also by the body: inflammation, hormones, blood sugar, gut health, sleep and nutrient levels all play a part. We look at these contributors alongside your existing care.
Is this you?
- Low mood or feeling flat
- Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
- Irritability or anger
- Poor sleep, or sleeping too much
- Withdrawing from friends and family
Common root causes
We look at all three corners of the body–mind–brain triangle.
Body
Thyroid problems, low testosterone, low vitamin D, inflammation and gut problems.
Mind
Stress, loss, isolation and unhelpful thought patterns.
Brain
Changes in brain chemistry and networks, poor sleep and past head injury.
How we assess it
Mood and stress questionnaires, a full health history, blood tests for physical contributors and a functional neurology examination.
Available in clinic in Llandudno, or remotely by video with home or partner-site blood tests.
If you are thinking about harming yourself, please get help now.
Call 999 or go to A&E in an emergency. Call Samaritans free on 116 123, any time. Or call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option.
Our service supports, but doesn't replace, care from your GP or mental health team.
Take the symptom profile
Our Whole-Body Health Profile covers depression and every other body system, with sections written just for men. It shows which areas are worth investigating, and takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
Key lab tests
The tests most often useful for depression. Every test includes a practitioner review of your results.
Thyroid panel
- What it measures
- TSH, free T4 and free T3.
- Why it matters
- An underactive thyroid can cause low mood.
B12 and folate
- What it measures
- Vitamins the brain needs to make its chemical messengers.
- Why it matters
- Low levels are linked with low mood and poor concentration.
Start with the Men's Health MOT
One assessment, a full picture of your health, and a clear plan.