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Depression Screening At A Mental Health Outpatient Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project, Renee Licorish
Depression Screening At A Mental Health Outpatient Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project, Renee Licorish
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Project Background: Depression is one of the most common mental health problems in the United States. Many individuals may seek treatment but go undiagnosed due to the lack of recognition by clinicians. Clinical guidelines recommend the use of a standardized depression screening tool within a clinician’s evaluation process. The Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) is such a tool and recommended for use in the outpatient care setting. Aims of the Project: To increase depression screening of clients at a hospital-based outpatient behavioral health clinic. Purpose and Objectives: Implementation of the PHQ-9 into the clinic’s mental health assessment process to increase …