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Depression Health Center

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Feeling depressed and wonder if you should call the doctor? Learn when to call the doctor about depression symptoms and how your doctor will make a depression diagnosis using specific tests.

Diagnosis

Find out what your doctor needs to know to make a depression diagnosis and the questions he or she might ask.

Tests

Learn about the different tests your doctor might use when making a depression diagnosis. Find out if these tests signify depression or if they rule out other serious illnesses.