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GlossaryMental Health Evaluation (Psychiatric 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 Evaluation of Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia in Shanghai: A Cross-Sectional Study

January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

Androgenetic alopecia significantly affects mental health and quality of life, highlighting the need for psychiatric evaluations.

research Dermatological Manifestations of Stress in Normal and Psychiatric Populations

22 citations, November 2014 in “Psychiatric Clinics of North America”

Stress can worsen skin conditions and affect mental health, so doctors should include stress management in skin treatment.

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 Transsexualism

January 2012 in “S. Karger AG eBooks”

The document concludes that transsexual individuals often experience improved quality of life after transitioning, despite higher risks of psychiatric issues and mortality.

research Plica Neuropathica: Bird's Nest Under Dermatoscope

2 citations, May 2022 in “International journal of trichology”

Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.

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in Finasteride 80 upvotes 5 years ago

The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.

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