Everyone gets blue, but when sad, lonely, hopeless or irritable feelings prevent your getting on with your life, it may be clinical depression. Nearly 20 million Americans suffer from depression each ...

High immune inflammation detected through simple blood tests is tied to a 57% higher risk of depression and a 56% higher risk ...

More people are being screened for depression now than they were 10 years ago, but screening rates still remain low, new research suggests. Investigators used data from the National Ambulatory Medical ...

A nurse-led depression screening protocol using CSDD-4 increased diagnosis and referral rates at a non-profit long-term care facility. Depression often goes undiagnosed in long-term care settings, but ...

Every time a patient visits Jason Connelly, MD, they must fill out a depression screening, thanks to a 2017 rule which mandates such assessments. Providing a screener and, if needed, a follow-up plan ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The PHQ-9M for teens includes four additional questions about depression and suicidal ideation. The extra ...

Male, non-White patients who do not prefer to speak English and are not privately insured are less likely to be screened for depression. Men, non-English speakers, and patients who belong to racial ...

There are no official winter health screening tests, but some experts may recommend certain tests for older adults or those ...

Depression often goes undiagnosed in long-term care settings, but implementing nurse-led screening protocols can help older adults receive a diagnosis and access treatment, according to study results ...