Depression screening tools can objectively detect depression and track symptoms over time. The symptoms of depression vary from person to person, so in some cases, the disorder can be difficult to ...

An analysis at a large academic health system suggests that universal screening might help to reduce problematic disparities in depression treatment. The study began soon after the US Preventive ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The AI-based tool correctly identified depression in around 71% of patients. It also correctly ruled out ...

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 . Guidelines recommend several perinatal depression screenings in pregnancy and postpartum. Treatment options are ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – Military members and their families experience unique stressors associated with military life that may negatively influence psychological and social well-being and ...

What Is the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)? The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is an easy-to-take, self-administered questionnaire that you can use to screen yourself, or a ...