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A member asked:

22y/o f experiencing mild/moderate signs of depression. there are so many types of providers: what kind of therapist/physician etc. should i see?

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PCP?: If you have a primary care physician who knows you well, start there. Your PCP will be able to evaluate and initiate treatment as well as determine what, if any, other providers you my need.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/8/2014

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