Abstract
Growing recognition of the importance of the thyroid in affective disorders has been accompanied by development of more sensitive thyroid tests. The article briefly reviews the basics of thyroid regulation, describes current laboratory tests, reports a 10% incidence of undiagnosed hypothyroidism in studies of almost 400 depressed or lethargic patients, and recommends an approach to the thyroid work-up for the psychiatrist.
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