7 questions to ask about major depression

If you've been diagnosed with major depression (also called clinical depression, major depressive disorder, or MDD) or think you could have it, you may have a lot of questions, like how it’s treated and what to expect from treatment. Understanding everything you can about major depression and talking openly with your healthcare provider (HCP) is the first step toward recovery. Start managing your depression symptoms by learning the answers to these seven important questions.