Depression is diagnosed by a healthcare provider who usually uses questionnaires that assess symptom severity. For more information on diagnosing depression, please refer to the American Psychiatric Association.[1]
How is depression diagnosed?
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Depression is diagnosed by a healthcare provider using questionnaires that evaluate the severity of symptoms. For additional details on the diagnosis of depression, please refer to the American Psychiatric Association.