Members, are you thinking about talking to your doctor about depression? Not sure where to start, or what kind of questions to ask. Here are some ideas that could be useful.
1. What is the difference between feeling sad, and feeling majorly depressed?
2. Are there any other medical disorders that could have caused my depression symptoms?
3. What are some types of therapies available for me? Which one would be appropriate for me?
4. How effective are these therapies?
5. Do you have any information or pamphlets that I can give to my family to help them better understand?
6. What is your experience with treating depressed individuals?
7. What are some of the side effects that are associated with the medications you are recommending for me?
8. For how long will I have to take these medications?
9. How soon after starting treatment will I see improvement in my condition?
10. Is there a genetic base for depression? Could this be affecting other members in my family, or my children?
Members, please feel free to share other questions you have asked your doctor that have started a positive conversation.
Luciana, Bilingual Health Educator
