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Most people who are depressed do not seek psychiatric help and must rely on their family doctor. Unfortunately, it is often difficult for a primary care doctor to recognize the problem if the patient does not bring it up directly.
Patients themselves may be unable to sense or admit their own depression. In one study, although 21% of patients who visited their family doctors were depressed, only 1% described their problem as depression.
Depression can also be confused with other medical il...
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Expert & Community Posts
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The People You Meet: Medical Professionals Treating ADHD
...qualified to distinguish between physical and psychological causes of both mental and physical distress.Psychologist A Psychologist is a medical professional that has received either their... Read more »The People you Meet: Medical Professionals
...qualified to distinguish between physical and psychological causes of both mental and physical distress." Psychologists Psychologists are medical professionals and have received either their... Read more »Personality Compatibility
...tool invented by Katherine Briggs and her daughter Isabel Briggs Myers. It is based upon the work of psychologist Carl Jung. Most people first hear about the tool in their college's career... Read more »Section 504 for Children with ADHD
...your child is found to be eligible, a meeting will be held. Normally, teachers, parents, the school psychologist and the guidance counselor will be present at the meeting. Together, they will... Read more »ADHD Issues: What are the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
...health care and mental health professionals, including child and adult psychiatrists, neurologists, and psychologists and neuropsychologists. It is most often the primary care physician, however,... Read more »Images
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