Posted by Noa on September 4, 1999, at 21:24:32
In reply to Re: Info on selecting psychiatrist, posted by Tom on September 4, 1999, at 18:59:07
There is depression and there is *depression*. I believe psychotherapy works, but I know from my own experience that it can't do it all for me. I would agree that a person with a milder depression might only need psychotherapy to turn things around. But, with my chronic, severe depression, I know that I need the medication in conjunction with the psychotherapy.
Kate, many HMO psychiatrists only do psychopharmocology, and the therapy is with a psychologist or social worker. You can have excellent treatment this way. In other words, you see the MD for medication, and the LCSW for talk therapy. Both can be helpful. Good luck.
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