I'm just wondering, if you think a friend has depression, possibly manic depression how could they get tested?

Evaluation: They need to see a mental health proffessional. A psychiatrist can do a mental health evaluation to diagnose your friend and recommend treatment. The dr. May order lab tests to rule out any medical causes. There are different ways to start your dr.Search. If your friend has insurance, they can provide you with a list of providers in your area. You could also call area mental health clinics.

Comprehensive: psychiatric / psychological assessment is needed to make accurate diagnosis. Tests may be performed to rule out medical causes for symptoms. History might be obtained from relatives or psychological testing may be done to augment assessment.