Even people who show a clear treatment response with antidepressant medications continue to experience symptoms like insomnia, sadness, and decreased concentration, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found after analyzing data from the largest study on the treatment of depression.
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Brain Abnormalities May Cause Antisocial Behavior And Drug Abuse In Boys
Antisocial boys who abuse drugs, break laws, and act recklessly are not just “bad” kids. Many of these boys may have malfunctioning brains, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. The results are published in the open access journal PloS ONE. Check the end of this report […]
Patient Health Questionnaire – 9 Is An Excellent Free Psychological Screening Instrument For Depression
The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a brief psychological screening instrument designed to measure symptoms of depression in primary care settings. Like the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory, Big Five Inventory, and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale previously reviewed, the PHQ-9 is available to healthcare providers completely free of charge. Pfizer Inc., the legal copyright […]
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