When you call your primary care doctor to set up an appointment, you may be referred immediately to a psychiatrist. If you're in danger of committing suicide, your doctor may have you get emergency help at the hospital.
What you can do
Take these steps before your appointment:
Write down key personal information, including any major stresses or recent life changes.
Make a list of all medications, vitamins and supplements that you're taking.
Take a family member or friend along if possible — someone who accompanies you may remember something that you missed or forgot.
Write down questions to ask your doctor.