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  • Female
  • 15 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm really struggling with depression and it's causing headaches quite often. On top of that, there are moments when I have thoughts about suicide. What should I do?

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Dr. Dr Shubham Chauhan

Dr Shubham Chauhan

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  • MBBS
  • 4+ Yrs
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Managing depression and suicidal thoughts requires immediate attention. from psychiatry

Answered 04/07/2025

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