Major depressive disorder other diagnostic studies
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Mitra Chitsazan, M.D.[2]
A number of psychological tests can be used to help in the diagnosis and assessment of treatment efficacy in patients with major depressive disorder. These include:
- Rating scales:
- Scored by patients:
- Scored by the examiner:
- Rorschach test: This test is a standardized set of 10 inkblots scored by the examiner.
- Thematic apperception test (TAT): A series of 30 pictures showing ambiguous situations and interpersonal events. Patients are asked to create a story about each picture. Patients with major depressive disorder tend to create depressed stories.