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Publication Date
4-29-2020
Disciplines
Family Medicine
Abstract
Introduction: Major depressive disorder is one of the most common mental health problems encountered by primary care providers in the U.S. For people age 12 and older, prevalence is estimated at eight percent. The economic cost of depression has been estimated at $210.5 billion per year, attributed to both costs to the work place and medical costs. People who experience depression are at greater risk for suicide, an otherwise preventable death if depression can be recognized and adequately treated. For these reasons, depression screening has become an essential function within primary care practices both within Providence and nation-wide.
Specialty/Research Institute
Family Medicine
Specialty/Research Institute
Graduate Medical Education
Conference / Event Name
Academic Achievement Day, 2020
Location
Providence Oregon Family Medicine Residency, Milwaukie, OR/PMG Southeast Family Medicine Clinic
