Throw a broad net out for the evaluation because we don't know how much has a physiological component and how much is mental/emotional.
At intake, I get a moderately comprehensive set of labs. Rating Scales like HAMA, HAM-D, PHQ-9, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, and a ROS (Review of Systems) are d...
Great question, but I doubt many of us have really concrete guidelines we follow.
Here is what I would consider:
Are they fishing for stimulants? Just need to rule this out first.
I am assuming routine sleep study, and you coached them on sleep hygiene.
I am also assuming labs were okay? CBC, ...
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