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How can you test for bipolar?
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Evaluation: Examination by a psychologist or psychiatrist. You have to have certain symptoms as described by a diagnostic manual (dsm IV ).
Answered 8/9/2014
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Comprehensive: psychiatric/ psychological evaluation is the most accurate way to evaluate for bipolar spectrum disorder. This is sometimes augmented by history provided by family & /or with psychological testing.
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