National Depression Screening Day 2013 – National Depression Screening Day 2013.

 

The true impact of depression in the US

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Even still, depression affects an estimated 5-8% of Americans, a third of whom aren't seeking treatment. What's more, only 2.4% of primary care physicians regularly screen for depression. Addressing the stigma and getting affordable care for these …
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Few Spine Surgeons Used Psych Screening Before Surgery

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The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that spine surgeons screen all patients prior to operating. However, few surgeons did such screening in a recently released study. Depression and anxiety may factor into how well a patient …
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Study: Depression risks increase for young dads

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… during some of the most important years of their children's lives. Symptoms of depression increased on average by 68 percent over the first five years of fatherhood for men who were around 25 years old when they became fathers and lived with their …
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