Last Updated on June 3, 2023

Questions to Ask Your Physician About Depression

1. Do you know symptoms and the signs of depression?
2. How do I tell the difference between normal sadness or despair as well as depression?
3. What causes depression?
4. Is depression hereditary?
5. Does depression go away?
6. What can I do if I believe I may have depression?
7. What should I do if I’m need emergency help, feel suicidal, or in catastrophe?

Questions to Ask in case You’re Identified As Having Depression

1. What type of depression do I have? How severe could it be?
2. What are my treatment options?
3. What’s the very best strategy (or mix of systems) of treatment for depression?
4. Do I want drug, or can I be treated effectively without it?
5. The type of antidepressant drug are you prescribing for me, and how does it work?
6. Do antidepressants work for everybody?
7. When should I expect to feel better?
8. Are there other treatments you’d recommend for my depression?
9. Should a mental health specialist, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist, be involved within my care?
10. How will me impact over the long term?