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The Thyroid Gland

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The thyroid gland releases hormones that regulate metabolic rate, growth, and energy level.

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An underactive thyroid produces fatigue and slowed thinking that can be mistaken for depression.

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Endocrine conditions imitate psychological ones. This is why medical screening precedes psychiatric diagnosis.

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