This brochure is designed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about antidepressants. If you decide to explore the option of medication further, you will want to meet with a psychiatrist. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor whose specialty is the diagnosis and treatment of emotional and mental health problems. A psychiatrist is specially trained in the use of medication to treat depression.
Depression is treatable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Antidepressants 1. This brochure is about treatment for a very different kind of depression. If you are experiencing this kind of depression, you may have been feeling sad, irritable or depressed most of every day for weeks, if not months. Activities or people you used to enjoy might not seem interesting anymore. You might stop attending class and feel tired all the time.