Mental Health Awareness
Diagnosis
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Diagnosis
To diagnose a mental health problem, doctors will look at the symptoms being experience, how long they have been happening and the impact they are having on the patients life.
For common problems the patients GP may be able to provide a diagnosis after one or two appointments. For less common problems the patient may need to be referred to a mental health specialist who may need to see the patient for a longer period of time before making a diagnosis.
Don’t worry, you can come back and finish the assessment in your own time.