How is depression diagnosed?
A direct answer, plus the context behind it.
Short answer
Depression is diagnosed through a clinical evaluation that reviews your mood, sleep, appetite, energy, and daily functioning over time, along with ruling out other medical contributors such as thyroid issues or sleep disorders.
Depression can look like persistent sadness, but it often shows up as numbness, exhaustion, or irritability instead.
There is no single lab test for depression. Diagnosis relies on a careful clinical conversation.
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