Depression Diagnosis Test
- Depression diagnosis, screening tests
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Treatment
Diagnosis
A diagnosis of depression is based on symptoms meeting specific criteria. [See Introduction section of this report.] Many people who are depressed first seek help from their family doctors. Guidelines recommend that family doctors screen for depression in adults and adolescents (ages 12 - 18), as long as these doctors have appropriate systems in place to ensure accurate diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of their patients.
To check if you have depression, a doctor may ask you questions...
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