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Return To Depression FAQ Archive   What should I look for in a doctor or therapist for my depression? Answered By Editor Although there are issues about whether therapy, medication, or a mixture of both is best for depression, there is just one type of doctor who is qualified to cure depression and other mood problems using prescription medications: a psychiatrist. A psychologist or counselor is also sometimes helpful in treating depression, but they are not medical doctors and so they cannot prescribe medications. A psychologist specializes in talk therapy. If you are not sure whether you need drugs, it is still best to start your treatment under the care of a supervising psychiatrist. Many psychiatrists are willing to see you and talk to you just enough to prescribe the right medication, while letting a psychologist or counselor do the talk therapy. If you do well in the talk therapy and prefer to have just one doctor, psychiatrists are usually able to manage this also. keywords: Depression | Therapy | Psychiatrist | Therapist | Doctor Ocd Anxiety Antidepressant Side Effects

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