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How long does it take to get a diagnosis of depression?
I am a 41 year old male. I want to know how long does it take to get a diagnosis of depression?
3 Answers
To get a diagnosis, you would need to make an appointment with a mental health professional. They would ask you questions about your background and current condition and could diagnose you based on that.
Consider starting here...
https://www.verywellmind.com/dsm-5-and-diagnosis-of-depression-1066916
For a diagnosis of major depressive disorder you need to be experiencing depressive symptoms every day for at least two weeks