This document discusses recognition and identification of depression. It notes that about two-thirds of depression care is provided in primary care settings, while only about 10-25% is provided by psychiatry. Screening tools can help with routine detection of depression in medical settings. The document reviews common symptoms of depression based on criteria from diagnostic manuals and screening tools, noting that back to basics on symptom recognition is important. It also discusses the significance of different numbers and combinations of symptoms in categorizing depression as sub-syndromal, mild, moderate or severe.
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