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Recognizing Depression in Elders
Real problems could develop if
caregivers assume that depressive symptoms are causal of
another underlying problem. To be safe, have your loved
one’s doctor evaluate his or her condition. Also, there
are online screening tests like this one your loved one
can take, print-out and bring to their doctor to help
diagnose depression.
www.depression-screening.org - Sponsored by the
National Mental Health Association.
According to Darlene Nipper, senior
director of public education for the National Mental
Health Association, “Our online depression screening
test is a means to enhance communication between patient
and doctor. It can be used as the first step toward
diagnosing depression.” The association believes that
confidentiality is extremely important so the web site
does not ask anyone to sign in. Additionally, results of
the screening are given back to the person almost
immediately.
“The online screening test has been an
extremely useful tool for people,” said Ms. Nipper.
“We’ve had more than 4,000,000 visitors to our website,
many of which have taken advantage of the depression
screening test.”
The biggest benefit of online depression
screening tests is their ability to aid caregivers and
their loved ones on how to talk to their doctor about
depression, a sometimes difficult condition to discuss.
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