Also, at least here in Australia, it's way more expensive to see a psychiatrist than a psychologist. I imagine if you've made your way to a psychiatrist (someon

Also, at least here in Australia, it's way more expensive to see a psychiatrist than a psychologist. I imagine if you've made your way to a psychiatrist (someone that can prescribe meds) for depression then you've already had plenty of therapy, and things are still bad enough to warrant escalation. Which then ties in to your point. If someone is making it in front of a psychiatrist for depression, suicide is probably on the table.