Intro to Clinical Medicine I: Depression
Introduction
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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
Defining Depression

There are several types of depressive disorders, which vary by:

  • severity
  • persistence of symptoms
  • history of manic episodes (bipolar disorders)
 
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