Groups at risk for underrecognition and undertreatment of depression had improved rates of depression screening after implementing routine adult depressions screening in primary care. Routine ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Depression and anxiety are linked to a higher risk of heart attack, heart disease and stroke, and researchers now think they ...

The risk for a diagnosis of epilepsy is more than two times greater for those with depression, although incidence is low, ...

Learn how genetic testing can help find the right mental health medication for seniors struggling with depression. Empower ...

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, ...