Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to depression:

1. Am I suffering from depression?
   
   
2. Do you think it would be appropriate to treat my depression with medication? Which medication would you recommend?
   
   
3. Could my antidepressants interact with any of my other medications?
   
   
4. Could I experience any side effects from the antidepressants you are recommending? Could the medication cause my cholesterol to rise?
   
   
5. Do you think therapy could help improve my depression? Can you recommend anyone?
   
   
6. Do you think group therapy could help me to feel better?
   
   
7. How often will I need to attend therapy?
   
   
8. Can you recommend a group that might help me deal with my recent stroke, heart attack or cardiovascular diagnosis?
   
   
9. Are there any lifestyle changes I can make that might help me to feel better?
   
   
10. How long may it take for my treatment to begin to work?