Suicide is the second leading cause of death among children aged 10 to 14 in the U.S. That’s evidence of a systemic failure in identifying and addressing mental health concerns in young people.

In a new guideline, the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC) “strongly” recommended against screening all adults with a standardized tool for depression, stating instead that ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every time a patient visits Jason Connelly, MD, they must fill out a depression screening, thanks to a 2017 rule which mandates such assessments. Providing a screener and, if needed, a follow-up plan ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of youth mental health, a revolutionary paradigm is emerging, centered on adolescent screening and prevention within a public health approach (Moran, M., 2022; Stiffman, ...

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 ...

On Oct. 5, health organizations around the country are offering free resources for National Depression Screening Day. Started in 1991, National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) serves as a way to ...

From the nearly 5,000 Marion County residents surveyed, the number one priority is mental health and wellbeing.

A depression diagnosis may contribute to kidney disease progression for adults with chronic kidney disease, according to study data published in Frontiers in Nephrology. Depression has been linked to ...