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Psych Screening Major Depression Major Depression has a lifetime risk of 5-12% for men and 10-25% for women. Only 25% of depressed patients seek treatment. About 15% of depressed patients commit suicide. The onset of depression is usually at 20 - 50 years of age ( mean age 40) but can also begin in childhood or old age. Most frequently depression is seen in separated, divorced, people without close relationships Answer the following questions: Yes No 1 Do you feel depressed or did you lose interest in thigs you used to enjoy? 2 Is you appetite poor or are you eating more than usual? 3 Do you have problems sleeping (insomnia or oversleeping)? 4 Is your memory worse than before? 5 Is your concentration poor ? 6 Is your energy level low ? Do you feel tired ? 7 Do you feel guilty or worthless ? 8 Do you feel hopeless or helpless ? 9 Did you lose your interest in sex ? 10 Do you have suicidal thoughts ?       If you answered YES to most of the above questions you might have Depression and you could benefit from psychiatric treatment ( antidepressant medication, individual or group psychotherapy etc.)