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Do i have to go through allot of counselling before being prescribed anti-depressants?

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No: You can be prescribed an antidepressant without going to therapy, but it has been shown that depression can be better treated with a combination of therapy and medications.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/21/2013

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