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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
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Dr. Sajid Mohammad
Psychiatrist
12 yrs exp
Srinagar
Detailed assessment then scales can apply to asses severity of depression.
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Dr. Dinesh Reddy P
Psychiatrist
10 yrs exp
Chittoor
No it won't be there, we can take history from patient and can diagnose it
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Dr. Mohd Abrar
Neuropsychiatrist
12 yrs exp
Srinagar
There are scales to assess depression..
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