Besides general check, if your provider thinks symptoms could be caused by physical problems with your brain or nerves, you may have a neurological exam or imaging tests of your brain.

Physical Examination in Psychiatric Practice

1. Cardiovascular examination
2. Respiratory examination
3. Gastrointestinal system
4. Neurological examination

Neuromarkers of mental health disorders

Variety of mental health conditions that can be observerd:

1. Schizophrenia
2. ADHD
3. Bipolar disorder
4. Depressive disorder
5. Tourette's.

Neuromarkers are patterns or images on brain scans that scientists believe indicate certain activity, functionality or dysfunction within the brain.  Brain stimulation. Normal brain vs depressed brain. (sydneytms.com.au)

Type of scans which can capture:

• MRI
• qEEG
• ERP
• PET machines

Using MRI to diagnose mental illness | GE HealthCare (United Kingdom)

Certain blood tests can show if a physical condition, such as thyroid disease or an electrolyte imbalance, is causing mental health symptoms

Blood Test

A blood test could help diagnose depression and bipolar disorder. Lab test also works as a screening procedure for alcohol and drugs usage that might be related to mental disorder.

1. Cholesterol level
2. Liver functions
3. Blood sugar level
4. Thyroid (TSH test, T4/thyroxine test)
5. Electrolyte test

A doctor or mental health professional talks to you about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. You may be asked to fill out a questionnaire to help answer these questions.