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Thyroid Disorders and Mental Health Link by mostafakhateeb2020 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Thyroid disorders significantly impact brain function and can mimic or exacerbate psychiatric symptoms, necessitating clinicians to consider organic causes of psychiatric issues. Hypothyroidism can lead to cognitive slowing and depression, while hyperthyroidism may cause anxiety-like symptoms and mood swings. Effective treatment of thyroid dysfunction often alleviates associated psychiatric symptoms, highlighting the importance of routine thyroid screening in patients with mood or anxiety disorders.
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