How do psychiatrists or psychologists diagnose depression?

Someone who has been jilted, for example, can become so seriously depressed that that person may be considering suicide. Some people do kill themselves. read more

Psychiatrists and other mental health professionals diagnose depression in an individual through skilled interview(s) with the individual and/or others who have information about the individual’s behavior over time. read more

A psychologist can have a PhD in philosophy or a PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology. Typically, they do 1-2 years of internship. Unlike psychiatrists, psychologists are also trained in giving psychological tests (like IQ tests or personality tests). read more

To be diagnosed with major depression, you must have at least five of the symptoms listed above with at least one of the first two nearly daily for at least two weeks. Depression symptoms can last for weeks, months or sometimes even years. read more