DepressionDistressPreventionThe availability of brief screening instruments encourages their routine use in identifying individuals who are presumed to be at risk for clinical depression. In primary medical care where this idea has been most tested, however, there is little evidence that screening by ...
"The clinical reasons for this pattern are unclear, but may include a tendency to overestimate the effectiveness of antidepressants in treating mild depression, insufficient time to provide alternative interventions for mild depression, and errors...
A positive depression screening is not a diagnosis. Rather, it tells clinicians that they need to look for further signs and symptoms to confirm whether or not a patient truly has depression. Then, in the best-case scenario, a patient and a provider can decide together on a treatment, such...
Use of the generally recommended cut-off scores should be cautious. In light of the aversive outcomes associated with depression in CAD, screening for depression is a clinical priority.doi:10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2007.06.005Lesley StaffordMichael BerkHenry J. Jackson...
However, less sophisticated algorithms relative to social media would yield stronger reinforcing spirals for social media and depression than television, video gaming, and computer use. Methods Participants and Procedure This study used data from a randomized clinical trial assessing the 4-year efficacy ...
The World Health Organization announced the number one reason for illness and disability among teens and preteens is depression, and suicide is ranked as number three, Dihigo said. "Our article could not have come at a better time. We are trying to get the word out and educate otherhealthca...
ObjectiveTo validate the short Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS15) as a screening instrument and determine the optimal cutpoint for detecting depression among older people living in the community.DesignTwo stage study with the first stage consisting of a health check of people aged 75 years and over...
Over time, the lifestyle factors which were protective of depressed mood in both individuals withclinical depressionand those without a depressive disorder was optimal sleep (7-9 hours) and lower screen time, while a better-quality diet was indicated to be protective of depressed mood in those ...
.16 However, reports regarding the use of SSLR analysis to screen for depressive disorders with the CES-D among community populations.17,18 The objective of this study was to determine the CES-D score categories that have predictive clinical value for community-based screening for depression....
The study looked at over 9,500 children between nine and 10 years of age and followed them for two years. It revealed that kids with more screen time had more mental health issues including anxiety, depression, focus challenges, and impulsive conditions. The greatest correlation was between dep...