Discussing depression with your doctor

Many people with depression are reluctant to discuss their symptoms with their doctors.

A survey finds the most common reason is the fear of being put on anti-depressant medications.

Many patients also said they believed it’s not the doctor’s job to handle emotional issues, were worried about medical records privacy and feared being referred to a counselor.

Researchers say those who were most hesitant to talk to their doctors about depression were the people with the most severe symptoms.