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A psychiatric evaluation for depression includes a clinical interview about your current moods, thoughts & sleep, a review of your medical & family history, standardized depression screening questionnaires, and a mental status examination to assess your overall behavior, safety, and thinking patterns.
A psychiatric evaluation for depression includes a clinical interview about your current moods, thoughts & sleep, a review of your medical & family history, standardized depression screening questionnaires, and a mental status examination to assess your overall behavior, safety, and thinking patterns.
Clinical Interview & Symptom Review
Clinical Interview & Symptom Review
Current Concerns: Details on your sadness, low energy, changes in appetite, or loss of interest in activities.
Timeline: When your symptoms started, how long they last, and how severe they are.
Impact on Daily Life: How your feelings affect your work, school, and relationships.
Safety Screening: Questions regarding thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
History & Questionnaires
History & Questionnaires
Medical History: A check for other health issues or current medications.
Family History: Whether mood disorders or other mental health conditions run in your family.
Standardized Tests: Rating scales like the PHQ-9 or Beck Depression Inventory to measure symptom severity.
Physical & Lab Checks
Physical & Lab Checks
Physical Exam: Performed or ordered to rule out medical mimics like thyroid problems or vitamin deficiencies.
Blood Tests: Laboratory work to check general health and hormone levels.
If a patient is diagnosed with depression, the next step is implementing an effective treatment plan. A psychiatrist can answer any questions the patient may have to help them feel comfortable with their diagnosis and the next available steps.
If a patient is diagnosed with depression, the next step is implementing an effective treatment plan. A psychiatrist can answer any questions the patient may have to help them feel comfortable with their diagnosis and the next available steps.
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