Doctor for depression in Bangkok

[FridgeMagnet1]

Can anyone recommend a doctor for treatment of depression in Bangkok?

 

thanks 

[Sheryl]

Specifically a doctor i.e. a psychiatrist? or a therapist? Or both?

 

A psychiatrist will only (and, in Thailand,  pretty much always) prescribe medication, it is what they do. and they will do this based on a few minsutes conversation with you.

 

While medication is sometimes necessary for depression, it is not always...and it is best combined with therapy.

 

I recommend you see one of the Western counselors at one of the places below. Ben Weinstein is especially recommended unless for language/cultural reasons you prefer a European.. If after working with you,  the therapist  thinks medication is necessary, they will refer to a psychiatrist...and the psychiatrist will take their insights and recommendations into account, increasing the odds of getting the right medication. Because unlike a psychiatrist, a therapist spends significant time with you and gets top know you pretty well.

 

https://www.psiadmin.com/

https://ncsbkk.com/ncs/index.php/counseling/about/

 

If you are set on only medication and not open to therapy - or if after seeing a therapist it is decided you require medication - then this doctor is well recommended:

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/Suttiporn-Janenawasin

[FridgeMagnet1]

40 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

Specifically a doctor i.e. a psychiatrist? or a therapist? Or both?

 

A psychiatrist will only (and, in Thailand,  pretty much always) prescribe medication, it is what they do. and they will do this based on a few minsutes conversation with you.

 

While medication is sometimes necessary for depression, it is not always...and it is best combined with therapy.

 

I recommend you see one of the Western counselors at one of the places below. Ben Weinstein is especially recommended unless for language/cultural reasons you prefer a European.. If after working with you,  the therapist  thinks medication is necessary, they will refer to a psychiatrist...and the psychiatrist will take their insights and recommendations into account, increasing the odds of getting the right medication. Because unlike a psychiatrist, a therapist spends significant time with you and gets top know you pretty well.

 

https://www.psiadmin.com/

https://ncsbkk.com/ncs/index.php/counseling/about/

 

If you are set on only medication and not open to therapy - or if after seeing a therapist it is decided you require medication - then this doctor is well recommended:

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/Suttiporn-Janenawasin

Thanks so much for the info. I’ll check out the therapists 

[Sheryl]

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