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I was wondering about getting tested for anxiety,depression and bipolar disorder.

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Bipolar, depression,: Yes there are tests for this - depression and anxiety. Bipolar really should be diagnosed with a visit to the psychiatrist. Keep in mind the tests just reveal that there is depression and.or anxiety but they do not reveal any subtypes, causes, or treatments.

Answered 10/23/2016

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Dr. Andrew Kaplan answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Screeners only: The "testing" is only usefully when combined with a clinical exam and evaluation. If you're having that impulse, there likely reasons for it and I'd encourage you to request referral either from your PCP or, if still in school, school guidance office.

Answered 10/23/2016

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