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Screening for Depression.

Authors :
Hirschtritt, Matthew E.
Kroenke, Kurt
Source :
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association. 8/22/2017, Vol. 318 Issue 8, p745-746. 2p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
2017

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