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Thyroid screening may not be needed in all youth with psychiatric disorders
August 6, 2019 by NewsBot
A new study looks at the prevalence of abnormal thyroid function in youth with severe mood and anxiety disorder. It is the largest study to date of this population and will help mental health professionals better understand the predictors of abnormal thyroid function, like weight gain, family history, or treatment with specific medications.