A member asked:

What to do if i think i am depressed and i need help!?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Get evaluated: You need to get evaluated by a doctor and just be honest. Let them know that you think you may have depression. They will do the rest. They will likely run some lab tests to rule out any medical causes of depression, such as a low thyroid. If it is depression, they can then make the appropriate recommendations for treatment. This link may be helpful http://www.Mhweb.Org/directory.Htm.

Answered 12/10/2013

5k views

Thank
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Identify: Agree w dr. Howell. Identifying that there is a problem is the 1st step. Clarifying what the problem is, is the 2nd step. That clarification can come from evaluation by your physician, a psychologist or a psychiatrist. Recommended treatment may be therapy (like cognitive behavioral therapy), medications or correcting underlying medical conditions. So right now - the ball is in your court!

Answered 4/1/2016

5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What helps depression?

17 doctors weighed in across 6 answers

A member asked:

What causes depression?

17 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

Depression ,who to see?

A doctor has provided 1 answer