Treating Depression

Click the link below for the label Depression to my other posts advocating treating one's depression.

This post is about medications for depression, is based on HuffPost's How To Know When It's Time To Take Medication For Depression. 

The severity and duration of depressive symptoms are two of the most significant factors to keep in mind when considering medication. Once depression has begun to interfere with your daily activities and relationships, the next step is to seek out a psychiatrist or primary care physician trained in mental health.

“We would not usually recommend medication treatment when symptoms of depression are milder or brief,” said Dr. Gregory Simon, a psychiatrist at Washington Permanente Medical Group. “When depression is moderate and lasts for several weeks, then either medication or psychotherapy is often recommended ... Even if symptoms of depression follow a major loss or stress, people may still benefit from treatment if those symptoms last for many months.”

Would I had known this information years ago.

sch 5/27/22