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Like, would you need to go if you just have it a bit worse than others, or does there need to be certain criteria for you to go, such as self-harm etc?

The best bet is seeing a psychiatrist for a proper diagnostic and treatment. If for some reason that’s not an option or if you cannot afford therapy, read http://tiny.cc/wmis4/
In many cases depression will respond quickly to the use of this treatments (within a few weeks), but if this still doesn’t work, see a psychiatrist; psychiatric treatment for depression involves antidepressants and usually but not always, therapy. In either case, psychiatric treatment for depression is a long-time, continuous one, it isn’t like an aspirin when your head hurts.
If you are clinically depressed, you can’t be successful by your self.

Hope this helps.

I’ve read online about treating depression (haha go figure) before and remember some instances of reading that a doctor might prescribe prozac + adderall to treat depression which I suppose prozac is to treat the depression and adderall to help boost the patients motivation/ability to get things done which they didn’t have enough from the depression.

It’s not unreasonable, exactly for the reasons you just noted – the prozac will take at least a month to kick into effect, and in the meantime, fast acting adderall can improve energy/motivation and get patients started on treatment (like going to therapy).

When i was was reading about depression (Don’t need to mention why) it says on most pages on the diagnoses the child will be Evaluated? What does this mean what will they do?

An evaluation can take a day, a month or years. People (professionals) will watch your behaviour, listen to what you say, which is very intrusive at times, and overseer how you communicate and socialize with others. When depression is the topic for a child, it means not only will the child be interviewed and watched, but so will his/her family surroundings come under scrutiny because a proper diagnosis must be made before treatment is given. It can be a rather unnerving situation to go through, having very personal questions asked. If a child is very young without conversation, then they are placed in a room either alone or with someone,(with alot of toys) and just watched. Behaviour can speak a thousand words to someone who is trained to understand it. Hope this helps and good mental health

Depression runs in my family. I can not afford to go to the doctor, but I need help. What are natural remedies that have worked for others?

see if your area has what is known as "community mental health" run by the county or the state. There might be help there maybe.

Prozac / Wellbutrin type pharmaceuticals loose their effectiveess. Prescription amphetamines such as Adderall, used for treating ADD, help more. Has there been anything medically documented on treating depression in this manner?

Your using depression in a general term. Their are several types of depression. People who have Manic Depressive episodes benefit from prescriptions like Lamactile or other preventative meds for seizures. Often combined with an anti-depressant. Others may have mild depression and regular exercise can raise the serotonin to resolve the problem. Depression in someone with PTSD is treated always with psychiatric counceling first, then meds are concidered and monitored.Each case handled differently depending on the person. Usually people with ADD often have depression as well and are treated for both with combined meds. Adderall can cause some be "locked in the mood they woke up with for the whole day"since they often awake with depressive thoughts a mood stablizer is often necessary. Each person with depression is not like the next. Treatment is very individual.
I don’t have an exact answer, but I do know this, there needs to be a lot more study before we have affective and affordable mental health as a nation.

I have had a long-term relationship recently end and of course, I am brokenhearted. I am concerned because my family has a long history of severe depression. I don’t want this to end up spiraling out of control. How long should I wait before considering talking to my doctor about possible medication?

I would start with counseling, and go from there. I think you should start right away. Medication is not something you should go for as a first resort, in my opinion.

Good luck,
Dana (M.S. Counseling)

I have had a long-term relationship recently end and of course, I am brokenhearted. I am concerned because my family has a long history of severe depression. I don’t want this to end up spiraling out of control. How long should I wait before considering talking to my doctor about possible medication?

I would start with counseling, and go from there. I think you should start right away. Medication is not something you should go for as a first resort, in my opinion.

Good luck,
Dana (M.S. Counseling)

i been having depression for 2 yrs now….i been sudical a few times and now, after 2 yrs, i actually told my parents about this…they always thought i have been being bullied at school, and that’s why i came home crying but it was just the depression or my anxiety….but what i really what to know is…how do i being starting treatment for this…i don’t know where to start but i’m going to the Doctor this sat., is that a good way how to start

Going to your doctor is a good way to start. Tell him about your symptoms. More then likely he’ll recommend a therapist and/or psychiatrist.

Depression is one of the most devastating illnesses in the world. A lot of people still suffer from it despite existing treatments. What new treatments do you think will become widely available in the near future?

Nothing new, but old, depression is most likely caused by vitamin and or mineral deficiencies and or food allergies so likely we have to go back to a completely natural diet, and that will cure 99% of cases.

My mother is a very emotional person who has been through alot of deaths, and other barriers in the past 4 years. She is now really depressed where she just doesnt care and has let everything go. I am trying to find some type of treatment for her that wont bury us with cost pleas help.

most states has a mental health facility that goes by ur income..in virginia we have district 19 maybe they have the same where u live.u can also contact the;National Alliance for the Mentally ill on ur computer n look up ur state n they will help u find what ur looking for….