About Treatments for Depression

Anyone experiencing depression symptoms should first visit a physician for an examination and diagnosis. In some cases, an undiagnosed medical condition or the side-effects of prescribed medications can produce symptoms similar to those of depression. Your M.D. can help alleviate depression when it's a secondary condition to a primary illness or drug reaction, but when actual depression is the diagnosis, your M.D. will usually refer you to either a psychologist or a psychiatrist with the expertise to provide further treatment. Which type of professional you are referred to depends on your individual case.