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Depression

How is the condition diagnosed?

Screening tests for depression include:

the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) 19

the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) Scale

the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) 18

A person who screens positively on one of these tests should have a comprehensive evaluation for depression. The evaluation may include a medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests.

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Author: Ann Reyes, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 04/26/01

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