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8. Tests Can Diagnose You With Depression
Contrary to the myth, there is no definitive test to diagnosis someone with depression.
No blood or urine sample will show your depression. Even paper or computer-generated questionnaires, like the well-known Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI) are only helpful in assessing a current level of attitudes and symptoms related to depression.
If you find yourself completing surveys linked to your social media pages, stop. This information will be flawed and faulty, which can result in misinformation that shapes your decision-making skills.
Only a trained mental health expert like a psychologist, psychiatrist, physician, or therapist can make the diagnosis based on your symptoms, the length of your symptoms, and other factors in your life. Making an appointment to see a specialist will be the surest path to a diagnosis, treatment, and greater understanding.
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