Test Your Knowledge

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

1. How much experience do you have in treating depression, especially in older adults?
   
   
2. Do you suspect that I have depression?
   
   
3. What treatment options are right for me?
   
   
4. How often will I need to attend therapy?
   
   
5. Should my family be involved in my therapy?
   
   
6. Will the treatment of my depression include antidepressants?
   
   
7. How may my antidepressants affect my other medical conditions?
   
   
8. Could my antidepressants interact with any of my other medications?
   
   
9. How long will I have to take antidepressants?
   
   
10. How long may it take for my treatment to begin to work?
    
    
11. What should I do if I miss a dose of my antidepressant?