Diagnosing Clinical Depression can be hard especially if those being diagnosed are self conscious. Those who feel as if they might have depression need to consult a family doctor or a mental health professional such as a psychiatrist as soon as possible to be fully evaluated before their depression gets worse. It is difficult for family members and friends to tell the difference between sadness and Clinical Depression however signs of Clinical Depression include extreme sadness, helplessness, irritability, change in appetite, change in sleeping patterns, loss of interest and pleasure, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, difficulty concentrating, and disturbed thought patterns.When family members or friends recognize these signs it
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During these exams the mental health professional is trying to identify any major health concerns that could be contributing to the symptoms of Clinical Depression. There are also laboratory tests that can be done such as blood tests that look for medical conditions which can possibly cause depressive symptoms. Physical exams are used to rule out any diseases that have symptoms similar to depression. Yet, there are still no blood tests, brain scans, or other laboratory tests to diagnose somebody with Clinical Depression ("What Is Depression?"). The only method in determining if somebody has Clinical Depression is by being asked a series of questions by the mental health professional in which they consulted. The questions that are being asked may fall along the lines of asking whether somebody is agitated, guilty, worn out, frustrated with goals that they have not been able to reach, thoughts related to death, nothing to look forward to throughout the day, obtaining a low self esteem, and so many more related to the persons outlooks on life. Also, the mental health professional may need to talk to the patient's family members in order to determine if depression could be inherited (Silverstein 61). Overall, there are only two major ways to diagnose Clinical Depression, but the most important part of diagnosing is the first step in asking for
During these exams the mental health professional is trying to identify any major health concerns that could be contributing to the symptoms of Clinical Depression. There are also laboratory tests that can be done such as blood tests that look for medical conditions which can possibly cause depressive symptoms. Physical exams are used to rule out any diseases that have symptoms similar to depression. Yet, there are still no blood tests, brain scans, or other laboratory tests to diagnose somebody with Clinical Depression ("What Is Depression?"). The only method in determining if somebody has Clinical Depression is by being asked a series of questions by the mental health professional in which they consulted. The questions that are being asked may fall along the lines of asking whether somebody is agitated, guilty, worn out, frustrated with goals that they have not been able to reach, thoughts related to death, nothing to look forward to throughout the day, obtaining a low self esteem, and so many more related to the persons outlooks on life. Also, the mental health professional may need to talk to the patient's family members in order to determine if depression could be inherited (Silverstein 61). Overall, there are only two major ways to diagnose Clinical Depression, but the most important part of diagnosing is the first step in asking for