I always knew that some forms of depression are physical in nature rather then
attacks from SATAN.
But even I was thrown for a loop by this story (in a good way).
Scientists develop first blood test to diagnose depression
Scientists say they have developed the first blood test to diagnose major depression in teenagers. The test is also able to differentiate between at least two subtypes of depression: major depression and major depression combined with anxiety disorder.
Currently, doctors and psychiatrists diagnose depression solely by relying on the patient to recount his or her own symptoms. Then, the doctor must interpret the patient’s descriptions to decide whether or not the patient is depressed.
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http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/0...#ixzz1sJsGEEmu
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