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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 Clinical Snippets: Dermatological Studies and Findings

June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Apoptosis may play a role in feather and hair development, SF-36 is better for mental health in skin patients, a psoriasis gene is found in Caucasians, eosinophils might not be crucial for some skin allergies, and changes in atopic dermatitis could increase skin sensitivity.

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 The Role of the Glass Ceiling Syndrome in Female Healthcare Workers and Its Association With Telogen Effluvium

October 2025 in “PubMed”

Glass ceiling syndrome is linked to stress-related hair loss in female healthcare workers.

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community Mental Health and Finasteride Questions

in General 140 upvotes 10 months 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 Just Like France Belgium disagrees with EMA and will veto against Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 54 upvotes 7 months ago

Belgium disagrees with the EMA and does not authorize the 1 mg oral form of finasteride for androgenic alopecia, citing a negative benefit-risk ratio. Despite this, some individuals in Belgium can still obtain finasteride through prescriptions, and there is debate over its mental health risks versus its benefits for hair loss and other health issues.

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 4 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 1 year 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.

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