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==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
Depression screening with PHQ-9, the PHQ-2, the Beck Depression Inventory for Primary Care, and the WHO-5
{{General ED Psychiatric Workup}}
{{General ED Psychiatric Workup}}



Revision as of 18:01, 9 October 2015

Background

Clinical Features

Must have 5 of the following features for major depressive disorder for >2 wks[1]

  • Depressed mood or anhedonia (must be present)
  • SIGECAPS
    • Sleep decreased (Insomnia with 2-4 am awakening)
    • Interest decreased in activities
    • Guilt or worthlessness (Not a major criteria)
    • Energy decreased
    • Concentration difficulties
    • Appetite disturbance or weight loss
    • Psychomotor retardation/agitation
    • Suicidal thoughts

Differential Diagnosis

General Psychiatric

Diagnosis

Depression screening with PHQ-9, the PHQ-2, the Beck Depression Inventory for Primary Care, and the WHO-5

General ED Psychiatric Workup

Management

Disposition

See Also

External Links

Sources

  1. American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), American Psychiatric Association, Arlington, VA 2013.