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Depression
Depression treatment online, when a service offers it, is usually a medication visit with a licensed clinician. It can sit beside anxiety care. It is not therapy and it is not emergency care. DoctorsHome only explains the category.
- SSRIs are the medicines people see listed most often.
- Some services also discuss bupropion or other antidepressants.
- Thoughts of suicide are an emergency. Call or text 988, or call 911.
If you are in crisis or thinking about hurting yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or call 911. This page does not provide therapy or crisis care.
Medications people ask about
Examples clinicians may discuss after a real evaluation.
- SSRIs such as sertraline, fluoxetine, or escitalopram
- Bupropion, which some clinicians consider when fatigue or sexual side effects are a concern
- Other antidepressants if the first choice is not a fit
What a visit usually involves
Questionnaires about mood, sleep, safety, bipolar history, and other medicines. Follow-up matters because these medicines are not one-time fills. This website cannot assess safety and cannot start medicine.
Safety notes
Antidepressants can affect mood, sleep, and, especially early on, suicidal thoughts in some younger people. That warning is why a clinician, not a form on a content site, should be involved. Postpartum depression and bipolar disorder need their own clinical judgment.
Related topics
DoctorsHome publishes educational information about telehealth treatments. It is not a medical practice, clinic, pharmacy, or telehealth service. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or sell medication, and it is not a substitute for care from a licensed clinician.
Medication names on this site are examples clinicians may discuss. They are not recommendations. Availability varies by state. Nothing here is for emergencies. Call 911 for a medical emergency. If you are in a mental-health crisis, call or text 988.