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What do doctors do to diagnose you with a mental disorder?
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Mental: Comprehensive initial assessment, thorough history, and complete medical workup.
Answered 11/26/2013
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"Mental disorder": "mental" means brain activity that effects emotions, thinking and behavior. As brain effects the whole body, "mental" issues can alter the activity of every system in the body. If a doctor suspects a patient has a "mental" disorder (illness), e.g. Depression, s/he will ask many questions about your past and present experiences, illnesses, treatments, and run blood and urine tests. Seek wellness!
Answered 5/8/2016
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