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Can black mold cause mental problems like depression?

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Hard to know: I have not heard of any studies that showed black mold causing depression but mold can cause lots of problems. Best to have a specialist work a person up for mold and to see if treatment can help.

Answered 5/18/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Black mold: Toxic mold can produce neurotoxins that affect nerve cells in the brain, leading to mood swings, irritability, poor concentration, confusion, short attention span, dizziness, anxiety, depression, and hallucinations.

Answered 3/14/2019

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