.Is depression URGENT as far as mental health services?
my school has a terrible mental health services, because they take about 2 weeks before they fit you in, ive had friends who told me the same. i have yet to be there, but clearly, without going into detail, i am sure i have depression. clear cut, all the symptoms. and have had 3 "episodes" lasting about 2 weeks at a time within the last few months, and other times, its just been getting worse and worse, even when im not having an episode. but i called finally and made an appointment. they dont ask for what, just told me if it was an emergency to call the emergency number, and my appt would be in 2 weeks. but im not suicidal, its not an emergency, but if i went in and said it was important that i needed to talk to someone SOON, would this depression be a good enough reason you think? or will they just kind of be mad that i said it was urgent.. i dont know, is dperession urgent? technically ive been living with it for months?
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I don't consider depression an emergency medical situation. As you mentioned, unless you're suicidal. And two weeks really isn't that long to wait to see a specialist. It's probably what you'd wait in any case. They generally take way more time with their patients than family doctors do. Family doctors generally make appointments for every 15 minutes, maybe a little longer for new patients. Psychiatrists and psychologists take at least an hour for visits with newer patients and probably 30-45 minutes with established ones.
Given that they just can't see very many people in a day. I'm glad you've made your appointment, and two weeks will go by before you know it. And go to your appointment! even if you don't have depression between now and then.
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HEY I KNOW WHAT UR GOING THREW I HAVE MENTAL PROBLEMS MYSELF YES DEPRESSION IS SERIOUS I HAVE THAT TO THEY GIVE YOU PILLS FOR IT YOU CAN GO AS A WALK IN AND THEY'LL SEE YOU AND IF YOU DO WAIT THOSE 2 WEEKS WHENEVER YOU FEEL A BIT OF ANGER OR SADNESS GO WALK AROUND ALONE TIME FOR REALS THAT HELPS ALOT.
Only if you are suicidal. Lots of people need help.Call a hotline if you get really freaked out.