The last time I went to the doctor was during the summer. I had asked for help and possibly a way I could get a diagnosis. She tells me I’ve already been diagnosed with depression by my previous doctor that I went to about 6 months earlier? The previous doctor had never told me anything. I was completely lost for those months still wondering what was wrong with me. Would this be a valid diagnosis?

This doctor also told me that I would have to go to therapy for at least 6 weeks to be able to get prescribed any medication? Is that true or is it different for everyone?