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Screening for Depression.
- Source :
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JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association . 8/22/2017, Vol. 318 Issue 8, p745-746. 2p. 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- The article presents a case study involving a 57-year-old male patient who presented to his physicians with mental depression and insomnia, and it mentions the use of medical screening techniques to diagnose depression. According to the article, the patient has been dealing with increased hopelessness and insomnia in the aftermath of his husband's death. The Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) is examined, along with depressive symptoms and anxiety.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00987484
- Volume :
- 318
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 124812672
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2017.9820