Intro to Clinical Medicine I: Depression
Introduction
2
Overview
Statistics
Role of the PCP
Impact of Depression
Risk Factors
Defining Depression
Major Depressive Episode
A Sad Face(s)
Differential Diagnoses
Depression Overlooked
Somatic Symptoms
Typical Complaints
When to Screen
Patient Observation
Appearance & Behavior
Screening Tools
Brief Screens (Video Activity)
Survey
Brief Screens

Short pencil–and–paper screening tests are available for office use.

Simple 2 Question Screen (USPSTF):

    • “Over the past two weeks have you ever felt down, depressed, or hopeless?”
    • “Over the past two weeks have you felt little pleasure or interest in doing things?”

Once again observe the video of Dr. Wiecha and his patient, Maria that you observed during week 1 of this online mini-course. What are your impressions of this interview?

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