Depression

16 questions about depression, asked in November 2026.

Got the NHS facts right
41 of 42 answers
Got the NHS facts right
14 of 14 answers
Got the NHS facts right
14 of 14 answers
Got the NHS facts right
13 of 14 answers
Cited NHS or accredited sources
39 of 44 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
11 of 16 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
16 of 16 answers with sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
12 of 12 answers with sources

The questions

Question
The NHS says
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can I refer myself for therapy on the NHS
Yes, no GP needed
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer without GPEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer without GPEngland
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer without GPEngland
Can I self refer to NHS talking therapies at 17 in England?
Age 18 or over
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-referral from age 18England
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-referral from age 18England
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-referral from age 18England
Can I refer myself for NHS talking therapies if I don't have a diagnosis?
No diagnosis needed to self-refer
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland
Can I contact NHS talking therapies myself without seeing my GP? I'm 25 and live in England
Aged 18 or over
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says for people aged 18 or overEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says for people aged 18 or overEngland
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says for people aged 18 or overEngland
Can I be admitted to a mother and baby unit without a referral from a health professional?
Healthcare professional must refer
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says healthcare professional must refer
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says healthcare professional must refer
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says healthcare professional must refer
Can I refer myself for talking therapy for depression without seeing a GP?
Self-refer, no GP
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer, no GP neededEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer, no GP neededEngland
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says self-refer, no GP neededEngland
Can I refer myself for NHS talking therapies without a diagnosis of depression or anxiety?
No diagnosis needed to self-refer
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland
Is mirtazapine safe for my 16 year old with depression?
Not under 18
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says not usually recommended under 18
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says not usually recommended under 18
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says not usually recommended under 18
I forgot to take my sertraline today, should I take two tomorrow?
Skip missed dose
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says skip missed dose
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says skip missed dose
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says skip missed dose
Can I drink alcohol while taking citalopram?
Best to avoid
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says avoid alcohol on citalopram
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says avoid alcohol on citalopram
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says avoid alcohol on citalopram
Are antidepressants addictive?
Not addictive
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says not addictive, withdrawal possible
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says not addictive, withdrawal possible
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says not addictive, withdrawal possible
Is citalopram safe for my 15 year old daughter?
Not under 18
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says not usually under-18s
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says not usually under-18s
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says not usually under-18s
How long do antidepressants take to start working?
Within 4 weeks
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says improve within 4 weeks
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says improve within 4 weeks
ChatGPT Unconfirmed The first check found different: Contradicts the NHS. The NHS says: Improve within 4 weeks. The second check disagreed, so it isn’t counted.
Can I drink grapefruit juice while taking sertraline?
Avoid grapefruit juice
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says avoid grapefruit juice
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says avoid grapefruit juice
ChatGPT Matches the NHS
The NHS says avoid grapefruit juice
Is it safe to stop fluoxetine suddenly if I feel better?
No single NHS line
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what is a depression
No single NHS line
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Matches the NHS Differs from the NHSUnconfirmed

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 16 with sources
NHS websiteNHS16
YouTubeVideo3 MindUK charity on the PIF TICK list3
Leeds Mental Wellbeing ServiceNHS2
Cleveland ClinicUS hospital2
NHS informNHS2
UK charities for depression Carers UKMindRethink Mental IllnessSamaritansSANE