Screening for depression at the primary care level could dramatically increase the likelihood of treatment for those who are traditionally undertreated—racial and ethnic minority individuals, older ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Annual depression screening was cost effective and yielded the most depression-free days gained. Screening is ...

Held annually during Mental Illness Awareness Week in October, National Depression Screening Day comprises virtual and in-person awareness events, including free depression screenings. National ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Barriers to depression screening in primary care include patients underreporting symptoms and stigma concerns, ...

Depression is a costly and debilitating condition that profoundly influences a person's quality of life. In 2020, more than 21 million adults in the U.S. reported having at least one major depressive ...

In a routine checkup, a primary care physician like Lucinda Leung asks all the patients she sees about symptoms of depression. To her, it’s as important as measuring blood pressure or listening to a ...

Depression is a costly and debilitating condition that profoundly influences a person’s quality of life. In 2020, more than 21 million adults in the U.S. reported having at least one major depressive ...

Unrecognizable female mental health professional takes notes while discussing a patient’s issues. The patient is sitting across from the mental health professional. LGBTQ+ individuals often encounter ...

In a new guideline, the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC) “strongly” recommended against screening all adults with a standardized tool for depression, stating instead that ...