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How do doctors test for depression?
Question : How do doctors test for depression?
Like the title says, how do doctors test for depression?
What do they do?
depression test
Best answer:
Answer by maftab92
on the basis of your symptoms and duration. there is no lab test to diagnose depression.
There is not one test that does the diagnosing. Usually the Dr. will evaluate your symptoms and ask lots of questions about your daily functioning. Some will have you do a Beck Depression Inventory to judge the severity of your symptoms.They may ask some questions about your personal or family history. They will also observe your behavior and body language to help them decide.