Limitations of the Patient Health Questionnaire in identifying anxiety and depression in community mental health: Many cases are undetected
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The concordance between the Structural Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID) and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) was determined in diagnosing anxiety and depressive disorders, considering that accurate diagnosis is vital to the correct treatment of any health disorder including mental ailments. The findings suggested that the PHQ had limited diagnostic success in identifying depressed individuals with dysthymia and hence needs to be used with caution.
Publication Name: Research on Social Work Practice
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1049-7315
Year: 2006
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The efficacy of an integrated group treatment program for depressed assisted living residents
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Research was done to examine the effectiveness of an integrated group treatment program in promoting the psychological well being of depressed living residents. The utility and efficacy of this program is suggested as it affects psychological well being and develops their social support network systems.
Publication Name: Research on Social Work Practice
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1049-7315
Year: 2003
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Evaluating brief structured group treatment of depression
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The brief structured group model for treating depression has proven to be effective at a community mental health center when compared to a wait-list control group. Of seven outcome measures for 59 participants, five were seen to improve.
Publication Name: Research on Social Work Practice
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1049-7315
Year: 2001
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