Providing screening for anxiety, depression, and suicidality at every visit with an adolescent is a necessity in the post-Covid landscape.
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An overview of depression in women: Through the lifespan
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Clinicians Often Miss Depression Symptoms for Certain Groups
Depression is a costly and debilitating condition that profoundly influences a person’s quality of life. In 2020, more than 21…
Current recommendations for screening and management of postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is one of the most common disorders of the peripartum period and has significant adverse effects on the…
Depressive symptoms in perimenopause
Depressive symptoms are common in perimenopause. Women who may be more at risk include those with a family history or…
Improving depression and anxiety screening in an infertility practice through implementation of an evidence-based screening tool and process
Infertility affects approximately 11% of women and 9% of men in the United States who are of reproductive age.1 Patients…
Ketamine Therapy for Mental Health a ‘Wild West’ for Doctors and Patients
In late 2022, Sarah Gutilla’s treatment-resistant depression had grown so severe, she was actively contemplating suicide. Raised in foster care,…
Many Ob/gyns Not Using Recommended Tools to Dx Depression, New Survey Finds
Few Reported Adequate Training in Suicide Risk Assessment
Older Women Use the Most Antidepressants, Survey Finds
Women’s Usage at All Ages Increased, but Not Men’s
Screening Patients on a Tablet Detected 2X as Many at Risk
The lead researcher believes the accuracy of oral screening is hampered by patients’ hesitation to reveal sensitive information and providers’ time pressure or discomfort with the questions.
Use of screening tools for depression in adolescents: an evidence-based systematic review
By Sharolyn K. Dihigo, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC Identification and treatment of adolescent depression are national health priorities. (more…)
Use of screening tools for depression in adolescents: An evidence-based systematic review
Depression in adolescents is a growing health concern. Signs and symptoms (S/S) of depression in adolescents tend to be overlooked…
USPSTF Issues First-Ever Advice on Anxiety Screening
New Guidelines Alert Primary Care Providers to Screen Adults, Including Pregnant and Postpartum Women