Hi,I am Dr. Santosh Kondekar (Pediatrician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
Online Depression Screenings Show High Depression. What Can I Do?
im 17 years old and think i may be depressed. i have taken many many online depression screenings and they all say the same thing. Major Depression:Extremely High Dysthymia:High Bipolar Disorder:Slight Cyclothymia:High-Moderate Seasonal Affective Disorder:High-Moderate Postpartum Depression:N/A what can i do? an im located in chattanooga tennessee so which doctor would you recommend?
I will suggest that you should not unduly worry yourself by taking online screening tests as they are not reliable and shall confuse you unnecessarily. Kindly consult your primary care physician who shall arrange a consultation with the relevant psychiatrist and/or psychologist who shall guide you accordingly.
I hope I have answered your query. Please revert back with more information if you have any.
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Online Depression Screenings Show High Depression. What Can I Do?
Hi, Thank you for your query. I will suggest that you should not unduly worry yourself by taking online screening tests as they are not reliable and shall confuse you unnecessarily. Kindly consult your primary care physician who shall arrange a consultation with the relevant psychiatrist and/or psychologist who shall guide you accordingly. I hope I have answered your query. Please revert back with more information if you have any. Regards, RKK