I read a post by Negotiate_This that raised a question in my mind.  For federal law enforcement, what kind of a hurdle will prior, LEGAL, use of anti-depression medication present?  Or for any law enforcement position?  I took a well known anti-depression medication for a year after a troubling death in the family, it helped and that was it.  I am also aware of the stigma associated with people who receive such treatment.  I'm a few phases into the FBI application process, and that issue has not come up yet - the prescreening, testing, fd-140, interview.  I wonder, am I wasting my time?  If it's a disqualifier, wouldn't that be disclosed up front like illegal drug use issues?  I'd be interested in your views.

If I am not mistaken I beleive that it is illegal for them to ask you about information regarding this issue.  I know many agencies will usually have you sign a release of liability form concerning this issue and then ask you the question.  Many agencies attach a very bad stigma to the use of antidepressants no matter how long ago it was, Most use a with the last 5 years parameter, but people will always be biased in one way or another.  The question might actually come up during the psychological screening in which the psychiatrist will ask you if you have ever received any kind of mental health treatment in the past.  The psychiatrist is more likely to be understanding over this issue.  Honesty with the agency is always the best way to go, lets just hope that they are open minded and not ignorant in this matter.
Good Luck.

I am not a doctor, just sharing my personal experience as I have had depressions and anxiety for sometime. The best way to get over anxiety and depression is to take a break from your regular schedule, go out, and take good sleep. This helps in clearing the mind and try consulting a specialist who can suggest you as how you can get over your problem. Rather than going on drugs, one should look for the reason behind there problem . Keeping your self busy and changing the schedule also helps sometimes to get over stress and depression.