Suggest Treatment For Severe Depression

Posted on Sun, 25 Dec 2016

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Sun, 25 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi, My name is XXXXXXX and my sister is going through a difficult time, and I believe she is depressed, or having a breakdown. She will not listen to family members or seek help. How can I get her to see a professional for help?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Call the professional home

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can suggest 2 ways.
1st is make a video and show it to her.
Sometimes patients just don't realize that they have changed.
So realization may itself make her go see a Doctor.
The only other possible way is to call the professional home.
There's no possibility of forcing her otherwise.
Best of luck.

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