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Seeking Professional Help
If your depression or anxiety is severe, long lasting, or does not get better, you should seek help from a psychologist, psychiatrist, or psychiatric nurse practitioner. These professionals help people manage emotional problems. Your family doctor, or your heart failure doctor or nurse can refer you to one of these specialists. It is important to seek help for depression or anxiety, because these conditions can worsen your overall health.
Medicines can also be used to treat depression and anxiety. If you have moderate to severe depression or anxiety that is long lasting and interferes with daily life, medication may be appropriate. Ask your doctor or nurse about medication, especially if your depression or anxiety persists even though you have tried the techniques described in this module.
