Looks at:

• thyroid stimlating hormone (TSH)
• thyroxin T4
• triiodothyronine T3

Used to diagnose:

• depression (hypothyroidism)
• mania (hyperthyroidism)
• anxiety

If it is a mood disorder because of a medical condition, will refer to an endocrinologist to prescribe required drugs to balance hormones.

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