Topic: Depression
Depression is one of the leading causes of disability in adults. It affects men and women of all ages, races, and social and economic groups. Depression has a major impact on a person’s quality of life and can increase the risk of suicide. It can make it more difficult for people to care for other health conditions they may have. Depression also can affect family members, especially children.
- Discuss what The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) has recommended concerning screening for depression in the primary care setting. What are the recommended screening tools age specific.
- Share what you have used in your practicum site to screen for depression and how it was addressed.
Reading Resources
Journal Reading
Melville, N. (2017m Feb.) Depression Screening in Primary Care Still Rare. Medscape. Retrieved from http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/876075
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Depression can be defined as a state where a person feels mood less and is also characterized by the lack of interest in the usual things. According to Melville, (2017), it also can be categorized as a mental health disorder since it affects the brain and can cause impairment in a person’s life. To treat depression, one can be diagnosed by a medical physician. Lab imaging and screening are not necessarily required in the treatment of depression…
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