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Depression
Screening Tools (cont.) |
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- Range
of Affect
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outwardly observable emotional reactions
(either over-reaction or lack of emotional
response)
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Mood
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Patient’s subjective feelings; underlying
emotional tone expressed
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Speech
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volume of voice, speed or slowing of speech,
length of answers to questions, etc.
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Thought process and thought content
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any noticeable difficulty with concentration
or attention; distortions of perception;
interruption or blocking of answers; confusion,
etc.
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