More people are being screened for depression now than they were 10 years ago, but screening rates still remain low, new research suggests. Investigators used data from the National Ambulatory Medical ...

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has updated its recommendation on the screening of depression in the general adult population aged 18 years and older, endorsing its previous call for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Annual depression screening was cost effective and yielded the most depression-free days gained. Screening is ...

Individuals who recognize their experiences as depression, perceive that the symptoms have serious consequences, and believe ...

Only about 50 percent of adolescents with depression get diagnosed before reaching adulthood. And as many as 2 in 3 depressed teens don't get the care that could help them. "It's a huge problem," says ...

Early Intervention: Flagging non-adherence allows for earlier intervention, such as a phone call. This compassionate, ...

Depression often goes undiagnosed in long-term care settings, but implementing nurse-led screening protocols can help older adults receive a diagnosis and access treatment, according to study results ...

This doesn’t mean that everyone with depression will wind up with a brain disease like Parkinson’s or dementia, researchers ...

Held annually during Mental Illness Awareness Week in October, National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) is comprised of awareness events that include an optional screening component. National ...

Depression that appears later in life is often viewed as a response to declining health, but emerging evidence suggests it may sometimes signal deeper neurological changes.

People with Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia have increased rates of incident depression from seven to eight years ...