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Depression

Friday's Progress Notes - September 19, 2003
Mental Health Information - Vol. 7 Issue 14
Published by athealth.com - http://www.athealth.com

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CONTENTS

1. Depression screening tools
2. Diagnosis and treatment of depression
3. Antidepressants
4. Cognitive therapy for depression
5. Destructive thinking
6. Depression in adult children of alcoholics
7. Men and depression
8. Suicide prevention


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Dear Colleagues,

National Depression Screening Day - The screening is designed to educate the public about depressive disorders and to give individuals an opportunity to be screened for depression and other disorders. Click here to find a screening location.

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Jack

John L. Miller, MD


1. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Screening for Depression Across the Lifespan: A Review of Measures for Use in Primary Care Settings
This article reviews depression screening tools to be used with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020915/1001.html

2. eMEDICINE
Depression
Unipolar depression is one of the most commonly encountered psychiatric disorders.
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic532.htm

3. DEPRESSION HELP RESOURCE
Top 10 Things You Should Know About Antidepressants
Antidepressants are prescription drugs used to treat depression and a variety of other psychological conditions such as anxiety, panic, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/antidepressants.html

4. PRIMARY PSYCHIATRY
Cognitive Therapy for Depression
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy used to treat depression, anxiety disorders and other problems such as anger, fears, procrastination as well as improve confidence and relationships.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/CBT.html

5. CNS NEWS
Diagnosis and Treatment of Late-Life Depression
Late-life depression is a major public health problem. (Free registration is required to access this article.)

6. IMPACT PUBLISHERS
Destructive Thinking: Can You Stop the Cycle?
At the onset of depression there begins a chain reaction of negative cognitives – almost like a single spark that begins a bonfire – triggering an explosion of negative thoughts.

7. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
Men and Depression
Researchers estimate that at least six million men in the United States suffer from a depressive disorder every year.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/depressionmen.html

8. PATIENT CARE FOR THE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Meeting the Challenge of Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention remains a major challenge for practitioners.
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