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Diagnosis of Depression

Tools to aid in making the diagnosis of depression.
Depression Blood Tests
Is there a blood test to diagnose depression? What blood tests might be given to a person with depression?
Could You Be Misdiagnosed?
Could you be misdiagnosed with depression and actually have bipolar disorder?
How Is Depression Diagnosed?
How is depression diagnosed? What criteria are used to diagnose depression? Is there a test that can be used to diagnose depression?
I Think I'm Depressed, Now What?
So you think you may be depressed and you are wondering what kind of doctor you should see for your treatment? Get expert answers here.
Is It Clinical Depression Symptoms or Sadness?
We all feel sad from time to time, but when does it go beyond sadness and need treatment?
Top 6 Things You Should Know About the Diagnosis of Depression
Information about how depression is diagnosed, including the official DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, the signs and symptoms to look for and the most common types of depression diagnoses.
What Is a Provisional Diagnosis Vs. Differential Diagnosis?
Q: I had an assessment done by a psychiatrist, and on the report was a provisional diagnosis and a differential diagnosis. I'm not too sure what they mean. Can you help?
Why Are More People Being Diagnosed With Depression?
Q. Why does it seem to be that more and more people are being diagnosed with depression?
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