i would think with the proper amount of experience with both disorders and the proper testing and time put into making sure the diagnosis is correct, Yes. ==== Updated: The answer, generally speaking, is yes. Using a combination of fact-finding techniques such as developmental history, applied behavioral analysis, home and school observations, and assessments (such as the Differential Scales of Social Maladjustment and Emotional Disturbance, Five-Factor Personality Inventory - Children, Behavioral Assessment System for Children- Second Edition, and WISC-IV), a rather clear diagnostic picture can emerge to differentiate the two; although please keep in mind that co-morbidity of ADD and Social Maladjustment can occur.
Yes a psychologist can diagnose paranoid schizophrenia. He or she can also prescribe medicine that will help treat that disorder.
DSM
The following professionals can diagnose Bipolar Disorder: Psychiatrist Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Psychologist Social Worker, (MSW, CSW) Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP)
You need to schedule an appointment with a psychotherapist or psychologist. Only these doctors can diagnose any psychological disorders that you may be suffering from, or determine what is causing your symptoms. See the related link below to a website that has more information about bipolar disorder, including support groups and answers to common questions. Only a doctor of psychology can diagnose bipolar disorder. If you have bipolar disorder, you may be prescribed medication to keep it under control.
If you are worried that you may have bi-polar disorder then it is best to seek out a psychologist and be properly diagnosed. If you research the symptons, look fo online tests or ask a non-professional to diagnose you then you will not get an honest answer.
Psychologist
Go see a psychologist. They can diagnose any anxiety disorder. If it is reading in public that is the anxiety, then u may hav an anxiety disorder which can be easily treated with med/therapy. If it is the actual reading, then maybe you hav a learning disability... Which can also be treated with correct teaching/therapy.
By using an ultrasound.
get a psychologist... the disorder "nymphomania" is not in the dsm-iv.
usually by observing symptoms and behavior during an active episode. It is very obvious in most cases. when there is no active episode you can't diagnose it at all except retrospectively from patient's subjective history.
sry67
Yes. That's the point of neuroscience.