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Depression Screening Campaign, New York

By Depressed Jane on May 1, 2006

In a new public awareness campaign, New Yorkers are encouraged to ask their doctor about a simple test for depression. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is also visiting over 1500 primary care providers and their clinical staff to encourage them to make depression screening routine and provide them with a screening tool called the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) – a simple test to determine whether someone may be experiencing depression… click link for more info.

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Should We Screen People For Depression?

By Depressed Jane on May 1, 2006

Screening for depression is unlikely to be an effective way to improve the mental wellbeing of the population, say researchers in this week’s BMJ.Nevertheless, it may soon become health policy in England and Wales as primary care doctors are rewarded for screening under their new contract… click link for more info.

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