Depression, Endogenous

Alternate Name: (Affective)

Test:

Primarily a clinical diagnosis, but these investiga-tions may also be useful: S.cortisol (H), dexa­methasone suppression test (AB)

Sign:

Dd:

Schizophrenia, organic brain syndromes, stress,neuroses, reactive situations, agoraphobia, psy­choses, may be secondary to many chronic dis­eases

Phys:

Often a subjective diagnosis, and elements in­clude lowered mood, inability to concentrate, sleep disturbances, loss of interest, anxiety, and varied somatic symptoms