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Asked for Female, 16 Years

Should I go to a psychiatrist or a psychologist or a therapist if I think I have Depression and some other problems ? Psychiatrist will only advice meds right? He won't listen to my problem like a therapist? Idk help me. I want to avoid meds coz I've heard anti depressants are dangerous

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Dr. Sunil Gupta Psychiatrist 16 yrs exp Mohali · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sunil Gupta

Psychiatrist 16 yrs exp Mohali

Hi. A psychiatrist can write medications as well as offer treatment with therapy. Not all cases of depression need medications, but if the symptoms are severe, medications become necessary. You can chose either. A psychologist will let you know if you need medications and a Psychiatrist will offer you therapy if required.

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Personally, I would suggest a psychiatrist as he can decide which one of the treatments would be better or if you need a combination of both.

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