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Is it possible to just make an appointment with a random doctor for depression?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Getting help: Yes. But i would recommend that you consider seeing a psychiatrist or a psychologist.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/27/2013

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