REFERENDUM, international law. When an ambassador receives propositions touching an object over which he has no sufficient power and he is without instruction, he accepts it ad referendum, that is, under the condition that it shall be acted upon by his government, to which it is referred.
Medications and psychological counseling (psychotherapy) are very effective for most people with depression. Your primary care doctor or psychiatrist can prescribe medications to relieve symptoms. However, many people with depression also benefit from seeing a psychologist or other mental health professional.
Patients with severe depression should be referred immediately to a psychiatrist, says Shim. For others, discuss treatment options before writing a prescription. While some people prefer medication, others may want to try a course of therapy first; others might choose to do both.