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How do you diagnose a person with depression?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depressive sx's may: Include low mood, irritability, anger, ^ or v sleep, change in appetite, feelings of helplessness or hopelessness, v energy, v self-esteem, feelings of guilt. V motivation, absence of joy, v concentration, v memory ; suicidal thoughts. It is best if this diagnosis be made via psychiatric assessment (vice self- diagnosis).

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Answered 2/22/2015

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