Mental Health: Tests & Diagnosis

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Mental Health Assessment
Medical Test
03/13/06, Healthwise
A mental health assessment gives your doctor an overall picture of how well you feel emotionally and how well you are able to think, reason, and remember (cognitive functioning). Your doctor will ask you questions and examine you. You
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Exams and Tests
Article
08/22/06, Healthwise
Before diagnosing you with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a health professional will ask about your medical history.
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Borderline Personality Disorder - Exams and Tests
Article
03/26/07, Healthwise
If you think you may have symptoms of borderline personality disorder, your health professional will do a thorough evaluation of your symptoms. This may include written or verbal tests, a physical exam, and questions about your medical
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Bipolar Disorder - Exams and Tests
Article
04/18/06, Healthwise
There are no lab tests for bipolar disorder. Instead, your doctor will ask detailed questions about your symptoms, including how long they last and how often you have them. He or she will discuss your family history and may do a ment
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Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens - Exams and Tests
Article
05/14/07, Healthwise
There is no laboratory test to diagnose bipolar disorder. Doctors make the diagnosis through a combination of:
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Bulimia Nervosa - Exams and Tests
Article
10/04/07, Healthwise
Self-check: Do I have an eating disorder? Answer these five simple questions to see whether you may have an eating disorder:
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Anorexia Nervosa - Exams and Tests
Article
09/25/07, Healthwise
Self-check: Do I have an eating disorder? By answering these five simple questions, you can see whether you may have an eating disorder:
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Binge Eating Disorder - Exams and Tests
Article
09/24/07, Healthwise
Doctors diagnose binge eating disorder by doing a physical exam and asking questions about your medical history and eating habits. Your doctor also might do a mental health assessment, which is an evaluation of your emot
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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy - Exams and Tests
Article
07/27/07, Healthwise
Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) is diagnosed if the following criteria are met:2
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Schizophrenia - Exams and Tests
Article
02/15/06, Healthwise
Schizophrenia is diagnosed with a medical history, physical exam, and a mental health assessment.
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