Welcome to VNS Therapy.com for Patients and Families

If you do not live in the United States, please go to our International website for more information.

1. Do you experience depression all the time or do you experience periods of relief (6 months or longer) from your depression?

I experience depression all the time

I experience depression that comes and goes

2. How long have you currently been experiencing continuous depression?

Less than 2 years

2 years or more

3. How many episodes of depression do you believe you have experienced?

2 or more

4. Are you experiencing side effects from your current antidepressant treatment that interfere with your daily functioning?

Yes

5. How many different medications have you ever taken for your depression? Please count all medications that you have ever been prescribed and taken to treat your depression.

2-3

4 or more

6. Do you feel your current antidepressant treatment plan is working?

Yes

Somewhat

Print out and take to discuss with your psychiatrist.