Diagnosing psychiatric problems is challenging because sometimes it’s difficult to find out which mental illness may be causing your symptoms. However, taking the time and effort to get an accurate diagnosis will help determine the appropriate treatment. The more information you have, the more you will be prepared to work with your mental health professional in understanding what your symptoms may represent. Some of the tests carried out at our hospital are:

• Psychiatric evaluation: During the assessment, your doctor will gather in-depth history, both from you and your family/friend. Most of the mental illnesses are diagnosed clinically. Certain psychological evaluation may be needed, especially in complex cases. Your Psychiatrist may ask for certain physical health investigation to rule out an underlying treatable condition. You may take tests of basic tasks, like focusing your attention, remembering short lists, recognizing common shapes or objects, or solving simple math problems. You may answer questions about your ability to do daily responsibilities, like caring for yourself or going to work.
• Neurophysiological test: Neuropsychological tests are specifically designed tasks that are used to measure a psychological function known to be linked to a particular brain structure or pathway. Tests are used for the diagnosis of deficits, ACE-III, MoCA, MMSE, WAIS, etc.