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GlossaryMental Health Evaluation

comprehensive assessment to diagnose and understand mental health status

A Mental Health Evaluation, also known as a Psychiatric Evaluation or Psychological Assessment, is a comprehensive process conducted by a mental health professional to diagnose and understand an individual's mental health status. This evaluation typically includes a series of interviews, questionnaires, and sometimes physical exams or lab tests to assess symptoms, behavior, and cognitive functioning, helping to identify conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.

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research Care of the Transgender Patient: The Role of the Gynecologist

86 citations, May 2013 in “American journal of obstetrics and gynecology”

Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.

research Selection of Antidepressants in Geriatric Dermatoses: A Questionnaire Study of Dermatologists in Western Rajasthan, India

January 2021 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal”

Dermatologists in Western Rajasthan often prescribe doxepin for elderly patients with skin and mental health issues.

research Perioperative Care of the Surgical Patient

January 2015 in “Endocrine updates”

Bariatric surgery patients need careful before and after surgery care for safety and long-term health.

research Automated Machine Learning Analysis of Patients With Chronic Skin Disease Using a Medical Smartphone App: Retrospective Study

2 citations, September 2023 in “JMIR. Journal of medical internet research/Journal of medical internet research”

Machine learning can predict symptoms and quality of life in chronic skin disease patients using smartphone app data, and shows that app use varies with patient characteristics.

research Nonsurgical Management of Facial Masculinization and Feminization

39 citations, October 2018 in “Aesthetic surgery journal”

Injectables can feminize or masculinize a transgender person's face, but more research is needed for best practices.

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community Mental Health and Finasteride Questions

in General 140 upvotes 2 weeks ago

A 20-year-old with anxiety and depression is considering finasteride for hair loss but is worried about potential side effects. They decide to consult a doctor and consider starting with a low dose, while also exploring topical finasteride as a potentially safer option.

community Balding, short, small penis. What is the point of living…

in Treatment 405 upvotes 4 years ago

A 24 year old male struggling with the physical and mental effects of balding, being short, and having a micropenis. Suggested treatments include taking medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, lifting weights, and trying not to compare himself to others.

community Just got my diagnosis, not allowed to have fin, not sure what to do

in Treatment 6 upvotes 3 years ago

A 29-year-old male diagnosed with male pattern baldness was prescribed Minoxidil with Azelaic Acid but not Finasteride due to a history of mild depression. He is considering getting Finasteride online without waiting for a 3-month evaluation and is questioning the cost of his Minoxidil prescription.

community Im still very very afraid of a possible ban of Finasteride and dutasteride in the EU

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 38 upvotes 3 months ago

There is concern about a potential ban on finasteride and dutasteride in the EU, with users discussing the impact on hair loss treatment. Some suggest alternative treatments or express skepticism about the likelihood of a ban.

community I am finally giving up on my hair

in Shaved/buzzed 57 upvotes 1 year ago

User tried Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss with no success and considers giving up. Others suggest continuing treatment, trying hair transplant, or embracing baldness.

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