My bad for asking such a silly question. I feel like my father is in a deep depression. Even he feels it sometimes. My question is whom should I consult to? A Psychologist, A Psychiatrist or A Psychotherapist? And why is that?
Ask Free Question
Dear Lybrate user. First thing is yours is not a silly question. You are assessing according to your own understanding and conclude that he is in depression. In fact everybody goes into depression at any point of time. It should be brought to the attention of a professional only if the condition is clinically significant, i. E. If the person's normal everyday activities are affected. In your case, if your father complains of or if you're able to see/feel some of the symptoms like changes in appetite, sleep, social interaction, loss of interest in activities that he enjoyed before a few months back, crying for no reason etc. You better consult a psychiatrist who would assess and if necessary he will refer to a psychologist.
Ask Free Question
Dear user. I can understand. Depressive disorder or depression is a neuro chemical disorder. Suicidal tendency is one main symptom of depression. You must be able to distinguish between mental disease and mental disorder. Your problem is a mental disorder. Not a mental disease. These mental disorders are usually treated with a combination of medicines and other means like awareness, meditation, Psychotherapy techniques, life style changes etc. Take care.
Take help from the best doctors
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors