Diagnostic Tests for Psychological problems

Diagnostic Test list for Psychological problems:

The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Psychological problems includes:

• Physical examination
  • Examine for possible causes of physical illness that may cause psychological problems - e.g. systemic lupus erythematosus, multi- infarct dementia, Wilson's disease, Cushing's disease, thyroid disease.
• Mental state examination - including appearance, behavior, rate and continuity of speech, mood, affect, thought content, evidence of any hallucinations or abnormal beliefs, orientation to time, place and person, attention and concentration, short-term memory, insight and judgement.
• Blood tests (to rule out specific physical causes of psychological problems)
  • Full blood count and ESR
  • Electrolytes and renal function tests
  • Syphilis screening
  • Thyroid function tests
  • Serum cortisol and cortisol suppression test, if suspect Cushing's syndrome
  • Serum FSH and estradiol level, if suspect menopause
  • Epstein-Barr serology (postinfective state may present with depression-like symptoms)
• Radiological investigations
  • CT scan Brain - to rule out brain cancer, especially if there is no response to treatment.
• Electroencephalogram - may be helpful in demonstrating drug intoxication, epilepsy.
• Mini-mental state examination

Home Diagnostic Testing

These home medical tests may be relevant to Psychological problems causes:

• Child Behavior: Home Testing
  • ADHD -- Home Test Kits
  • Concentration -- Home Testing
• Mental Health (Adults): Home Testing
  • Adult ADHD -- Home Testing
  • Concentration -- Home Tests
• Mental Health: Home Testing:
  • Home Emotional Stress Tests
  • ADHD -- Home Testing
  • Concentration -- Home Test Kits
• Brain & Neurological Disorders: Related Home Testing:
  • ADHD -- Home Tests
  • Drug Screening Kits

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