The geriatric depression scale is a screening tool that can help identify depression in older adults. Learn about the different versions, their uses, and how effective they are.

Many older people suffer from depression but don't realize it, as it's often masked by other medical conditions common at ...

The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a widely used self-reported questionnaire designed to assess the symptoms and severity of depression, as well as its behavioral manifestations.

Myriad Genetics, Inc., a leader in molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine, today announced the publication of a new meta-analysis of six prospective controlled studies that included 3,532 ...

A total of 86,254 children and teens were treated for depression in 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

A major new meta-analysis shows that a DNA test guiding antidepressant choice boosts recovery odds in treatment-resistant ...

Treatment-resistant depression in older adults is common and can be difficult to manage. Strategies include ensuring adequate antidepressant therapy and addressing concomitant psychiatric and medic ...

Higher calcium intake during pregnancy leads to a lower risk of depressive symptoms among children, a Japanese research team ...

Children and adolescents suffering depression in South Korea increased significantly from 2020 to 2024, with well over 80,000 ...