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Depression Screening test

2022-01-12 17:40:59
Is there any Screening test or blood test to know for Mental health problems...???Shock treatment to treat depression and Mental health?
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There are multiple scales like HAM D and MADRS to assess the severity of depression

Answered2022-01-18 08:17:48

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Detailed assessment then  scales can apply to asses severity of depression. For more information consult me on practo

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No it won't be there, we can take history from patient and can diagnose it

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There are scales to assess depression..

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