Test Your Knowledge

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 mood disorder-related questions:

1. Is it possible that my mood disorder is caused by my other medical disorders?
   
   
2. What type of mood disorder do I have?
   
   
3. How severe is my mood disorder?
   
   
4. What medications are right for me?
   
   
5. Should I use medications, therapy or both to treat my mood disorder?
   
   
6. What type of therapy should I consider?
   
   
7. How long will I have to take the medication? How will I know when to stop?
   
   
8. How long will I have to have psychotherapy if I do not take medication?
   
   
9. When will I start to notice the effects of the medication?
   
   
10. What is the likelihood that my children will develop a mood disorder?