How Do Doctors Decide Which Depression Treatment to Recommend?

Treatment recommendations aren't arbitrary. They're based on a careful evaluation of your individual situation. Here's what goes into that decision.

Want to know if SAINT® is right for you?

Tell us about your treatment history and symptoms. A consultation is an evaluation, not a commitment — and it starts with your story.

Your specific diagnosis and symptom profile are the starting point. Different treatments are appropriate for different conditions and presentations.

What you've tried before matters. If you've had adequate trials of certain medications without relief, that information guides which treatments may be worth considering next.

Your current medication list is reviewed to understand potential interactions and how a new treatment might fit with your existing regimen.

Curious whether you'd qualify?

If you've tried medication and you're still not yourself, you may be a candidate for SAINT®. Our team will give you a straight answer.

Certain health conditions, such as seizure history or implanted devices, are relevant to candidacy for some treatments. Your full health history is part of the evaluation.

Your schedule, treatment goals, and personal circumstances are part of the conversation. The best treatment is one you can realistically commit to.

Treatment recommendations are made collaboratively. Your clinician brings expertise; you bring knowledge of your own life. The decision is made together.

Ready to talk to someone?

The hardest part is usually the first phone call. Everything after that is a series of small, defined steps.