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When you next meet a patient who is withdrawn, explore:

• Is this a new problem for the patient?
• Is the patient thinking and acting clearly? (i.e. make sure the patient is not confused)
• Is the patient feeling apathetic and hopeless?

If the answer was yes to these questions, then a depression is possible.

• Ask an experienced colleague to review the patient with you and consider whether you should refer the patient for further assessment.

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