Hello jellyfishpng: The Skeezyks isn't a doctor either. So I also cannot answer your questions with any authority. My personal perspective is that doctors don't really differentiate between mild, moderate & severe depression in any concrete way. They simply talk with you about how you are feeling / what you are experiencing; & then they subjectively decide what type of medication might be appropriate & how much, if any. Typically, I believe, the only time a person with depression would be hospitalized is if s/he is a danger to her / himself or others. (Of course some of this can vary too depending on where a person lives.)

This appears to be your first post here on PC. So... welcome to PsychCentral… from the Skeezyks! I hope you find the time you spend here to be of benefit.

PsychCentral is a great place to get information as well as support for mental health issues. There are many knowledgeable & caring members here. The more you post, & reply to other members’ posts, the more a part of the community you will become. Plus there are social groups you can join & chat rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other PC members in real time (once your first 5 posts have been reviewed & approved.) Lots of great stuff! So please keep posting!