Before your depression assessment, you will be invited to complete electronic questionnaires covering your symptoms and experiences. There are free-text areas where you can share important information with your psychiatrist in advance, which is especially helpful if you find it difficult to express everything verbally during the appointment. Completing these forms can ease the pressure on the day and helps us deliver the most thorough and supportive assessment. You might also wish to make a note of your symptoms, any specific triggers, treatments you’ve tried, and bring along any past psychiatric letters, therapy notes, or a list of current medications.