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Depression in adults - Questions to ask your doctor

BMJ Group Medical Reference

If you've been diagnosed with depression, you may want to talk to your doctor or psychiatrist to find out more.

Here are some questions you may want to ask. You may find it helpful to have someone with you, to help you find out everything you want to know.

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I feel very down. How do I know if I'm depressed?
Do I need treatment?
What treatment do you recommend?
Does the treatment have any side effects?
When will I start to feel better?
How long will I need to have this treatment?
What will happen to me if I don't have this treatment?
What kind of talking treatments (psychotherapies) are available? Would any of them help me?
Are there any alternative therapies or complementary therapies that may help?
Is there anything I can do to avoid getting depressed again?

Glossary

psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a talking treatment. It is given by trained therapists (such as a psychiatrists, psychologists or social workers). Psychotherapy usually consists of regular sessions (often weekly) between the therapist and the patient. There are many types of psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioural therapy and interpersonal therapy.

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Last Updated: June 02, 2011

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