Depression. Every patient diagnosed with depression should have an evaluation of thyroid hormones along with TSH may help avoid misdiagnosis. A study published in 2002 suggests that that thyroid function is especially important for bipolar patients: ' results suggest that nearly three-quarters of patients with bipolar disorder have a thyroid profile that may be suboptimal for antidepressant response.”
Panic disorders, depression, and changes in cognition are frequently associated with thyroid disorders.
Cognitive decline: Patients with low thyroid function can suffer from slowed thinking, delayed processing of information, difficulty recalling names, etc.
Decreased speed of sensory and cognitive processing
Decreased working memory