Mental health issues are quite common today in men and women and are evaluated by mental health professionals. It is also helpful to have laboratory evaluations to search for other reasons for depression, anxiety, and other mental health symptoms. Sadness and fatigue are not always caused by depression. Evaluating thyroid function, iron stores, blood sugar and other testing to rule out other medical reasons for mental health issues. It is also extremely helpful to be sure the best treatment is initiated with genetic testing. In the process of treatment, it is helpful to evaluate levels of medication to ensure adequate dosing and search for complications that can be caused by certain mental health medications. Memory loss should be evaluated with laboratory testing to rule out treatable causes. Having this information when you see your provider can prove beneficial.