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Depression Diagnosis

A proper diagnosis can bring support to you or a loved one living with depression. Learn what characterizes depression and how it differs from feeling sad.

Man talking about depression with his doctor.

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Depression

Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD

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What Is the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

The DSM-5 made some changes to the diagnosis of depression.

How Depression Is Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Depression affects people from all walks of life.

Depression Statistics Everyone Should Know

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Depression can be considered a systemic disease.

Depression as a Systemic Disease

Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD

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PHQ-9: Patient Healthcare Questionnaire for Depression

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Depressed older woman

Geriatric Depression Scale Content and Scoring

Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD

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Atypical Depression: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD

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What Kind of Doctor Should You See for Your Depression?

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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Can Depression Be Detected With a Blood Test?

Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD

There are many types of depression tests.

Screening for Depression: How Depression Tests Work

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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Provisional and Differential Diagnosis Differences

Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD