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Depression
The guidelines for diagnosis of major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder are found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition( DSM IV). In addition to an interview, several clinical inventories or scales m...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Specific Tests Articles

Beck Depression Inventory
The Beck Depression Inventory(BDI) is a series of questions developed to measure the intensity, severity, and depth of depression in patients with psychiatric diagnoses. Its long form is composed of 21 questions, each designed to assess a specific...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Hamilton Depression Scale
The Hamilton Depression Scale(HDS or HAMD) is a test measuring the severity of depressive symptoms in individuals, often those who have already been diagnosed as having a depressive disorder. It is sometimes known as the Hamilton Rating Scale for ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
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