Depression

16 questions people ask, put to Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode and ChatGPT in November 2026.

Got the NHS facts right

98%

41 of 42 answers

1 unconfirmed

Got the NHS facts right

100%

14 of 14 answers

Got the NHS facts right

100%

14 of 14 answers

Got the NHS facts right

93%

13 of 14 answers

1 unconfirmed

Got the NHS facts rightNovember 2026

AI Overviews 14 of 14

AI Mode 14 of 14

ChatGPT 13 of 14

History starts when there is a second month to compare. November 2026 is the first.

Cited NHS or accredited sources

89%

39 of 44 answers with sources

2 other UK only1 nothing from the UK2 unconfirmed

Cited NHS or accredited sources

69%

11 of 16 answers with sources

2 other UK only1 nothing from the UK2 unconfirmed

Cited NHS or accredited sources

100%

16 of 16 answers with sources

Cited NHS or accredited sources

100%

12 of 12 answers with sources

Cited NHS or accredited sourcesNovember 2026

AI Overviews 11 of 16

AI Mode 16 of 16

ChatGPT 12 of 12

History starts when there is a second month to compare. November 2026 is the first.

The questions

All 16 What do I do?Understanding it

Question

The NHS says

AI Overviews

AI Mode

ChatGPT

can I refer myself for therapy on the NHS

Yes, no GP needed

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says self-refer without GPEngland

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says self-refer without GPEngland

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says self-refer without GPEngland

Can I self refer to NHS talking therapies at 17 in England?

Age 18 or over

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says self-referral from age 18England

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says self-referral from age 18England

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says self-referral from age 18England

Can I refer myself for NHS talking therapies if I don't have a diagnosis?

No diagnosis needed to self-refer

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland

Can I contact NHS talking therapies myself without seeing my GP? I'm 25 and live in England

Aged 18 or over

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says for people aged 18 or overEngland

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says for people aged 18 or overEngland

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says for people aged 18 or overEngland

Can I be admitted to a mother and baby unit without a referral from a health professional?

Healthcare professional must refer

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says healthcare professional must refer

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says healthcare professional must refer

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says healthcare professional must refer

Can I refer myself for talking therapy for depression without seeing a GP?

Self-refer, no GP

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says self-refer, no GP neededEngland

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says self-refer, no GP neededEngland

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says self-refer, no GP neededEngland

Can I refer myself for NHS talking therapies without a diagnosis of depression or anxiety?

No diagnosis needed to self-refer

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says no diagnosis needed to self-referEngland

Is mirtazapine safe for my 16 year old with depression?

Not under 18

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says not usually recommended under 18

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says not usually recommended under 18

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says not usually recommended under 18

I forgot to take my sertraline today, should I take two tomorrow?

Skip missed dose

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says skip missed dose

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says skip missed dose

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says skip missed dose

Can I drink alcohol while taking citalopram?

Best to avoid

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says avoid alcohol on citalopram

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says avoid alcohol on citalopram

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says avoid alcohol on citalopram

Are antidepressants addictive?

Not addictive

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says not addictive, withdrawal possible

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says not addictive, withdrawal possible

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says not addictive, withdrawal possible

Is citalopram safe for my 15 year old daughter?

Not under 18

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says not usually under-18s

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says not usually under-18s

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says not usually under-18s

How long do antidepressants take to start working?

Within 4 weeks

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says improve within 4 weeks

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says improve within 4 weeks

ChatGPT (logged out) Unconfirmed The first check found different: Contradicts the NHS. The NHS says: Improve within 4 weeks. The second check disagreed, so it isn’t counted.

Can I drink grapefruit juice while taking sertraline?

Avoid grapefruit juice

Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS

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The NHS says avoid grapefruit juice

Google AI Mode Matches the NHS

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The NHS says avoid grapefruit juice

ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS

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The NHS says avoid grapefruit juice

Is it safe to stop fluoxetine suddenly if I feel better?

No single NHS line

●No UK source on AI Overviews Google AI Overviews No UK source

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what is a depression

No single NHS line

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Show all 16 questions Matches the NHS Differs from the NHSUnconfirmed

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 44 with sources

NHS websiteNHS38

YouTubeVideo6 Cleveland ClinicUS hospital5 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)UK government5 MindUK charity on the PIF TICK list4 FacebookForum or social media4

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 16 with sources

NHS websiteNHS10

Cleveland ClinicUS hospital3 YouTubeVideo3 FacebookForum or social media3 RedditForum or social media3 Mayo ClinicUS hospital2

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 16 with sources

NHS websiteNHS16

MindUK charity on the PIF TICK list3 YouTubeVideo3

Leeds Mental Wellbeing ServiceNHS2

Cleveland ClinicUS hospital2

NHS informNHS2

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 12 with sources

NHS websiteNHS12

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)UK government3 electronic Medicines Compendium (emc)UK health company3 RRoyal College of PsychiatristsUK professional body on the PIF TICK list2

WWolverhampton Local OfferUK government1

GOV.UKUK government1

UK charities for depression Carers UKMindRethink Mental IllnessSamaritansSANE