Depression in Primary Care: Detection and diagnosisU.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, 1993 |
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... periods of mild depressive symptoms insufficient in duration or severity to meet the criteria for major depressive episodes interspersed with hypomanic episodes ; it lasts at least 2 years by definition . Patients with this condition ...
... periods of mild depressive symptoms insufficient in duration or severity to meet the criteria for major depressive episodes interspersed with hypomanic episodes ; it lasts at least 2 years by definition . Patients with this condition ...
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... periods , which last days to weeks and are nearly continuous . There are few truly symptom - free periods . The symptoms fluctuate , but never reach the severity / duration criteria for the diagnosis of major depressive or manic ...
... periods , which last days to weeks and are nearly continuous . There are few truly symptom - free periods . The symptoms fluctuate , but never reach the severity / duration criteria for the diagnosis of major depressive or manic ...
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... Family history of depressive disorder . □ Prior suicide attempts . □ Female gender . □ Age of onset under 40 . □ Postpartum period 6 Depression in Primary Care Confounds in the diagnosis and treatment of depression the elderly.
... Family history of depressive disorder . □ Prior suicide attempts . □ Female gender . □ Age of onset under 40 . □ Postpartum period 6 Depression in Primary Care Confounds in the diagnosis and treatment of depression the elderly.
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... period . □ Medical co - morbidity . □ Lack of social support . Stressful life events . □ Current substance abuse . The signs and symptoms of depression can be sought by direct interview , which may be supplemented with self - report ...
... period . □ Medical co - morbidity . □ Lack of social support . Stressful life events . □ Current substance abuse . The signs and symptoms of depression can be sought by direct interview , which may be supplemented with self - report ...
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... period is 4.8 million ; in addition , over 60 percent of suicides can be attributed to major depressive disorder . Based on 1980 data , mood disorders account for more than 565,000 hospital admissions , 7.4 million hospital days , and ...
... period is 4.8 million ; in addition , over 60 percent of suicides can be attributed to major depressive disorder . Based on 1980 data , mood disorders account for more than 565,000 hospital admissions , 7.4 million hospital days , and ...
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Page iii - Detection and Diagnosis', and Volume 2. Treatment of Major Depression) was developed with support from the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) by the Depression Guideline Panel to assist primary care providers (eg, general practitioners, family practitioners, internists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, mental health nurse specialists, physician assistants, and others) in the diagnosis of depressive conditions and the treatment of major depressive disorder. The panel hopes that...
Page 105 - ... axis dysfunction in patients with primary affective disorder. Dr. Kathol has lectured widely, is on the editorial board of several journals, holds membership on the boards of national organizations, and is published widely in the area of psychiatric pathology as seen in medically ill patients. He is board-certified in both internal medicine and psychiatry, and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American Psychiatrie Association, and the American Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine.
Page 1 - Depression may co-occur with other nonpsychiatric, general medical disorders or with other psychiatric disorders; it may also be brought on by the use of certain medications. Major risk factors for depression include a personal or family history of depressive disorder, prior suicide attempts, female gender, lack of social supports, stressful life events, and current substance abuse. The social stigma surrounding depression is substantial and often prevents the optimal use of current knowledge and...
Page 9 - Executive Summary Up to one in eight individuals may require treatment for depression during their lifetimes. The direct costs of treatment for major depressive disorder combined with the indirect costs from lost productivity are significant, accounting for approximately $16 billion per year in 1980 dollars.
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