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Depressive episode (screen positive) is a mental condition assessed by SI. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Depressive%20episode; Guideline: Kroenke 2001, NICE NG222; https://edcd.gov.np
Depressive episode (screen positive) is a mental condition assessed by SI.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · World Health Organization (WHO) · Mayo Clinic · EDCD — Epidemiology & Disease Control Division (Nepal)
Low mood or loss of interest most days for 2 weeks or more, sleep and appetite change, tiredness, hopelessness.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · World Health Organization (WHO) · Mayo Clinic · EDCD — Epidemiology & Disease Control Division (Nepal)
A mix of life stress, loss, genetics and health problems.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · World Health Organization (WHO) · Mayo Clinic · EDCD — Epidemiology & Disease Control Division (Nepal)
EMERGENCY, go now: thoughts of suicide or self-harm. In Nepal call the suicide hotline 1166. See a clinician if low mood lasts 2 weeks.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · World Health Organization (WHO) · Mayo Clinic · EDCD — Epidemiology & Disease Control Division (Nepal)
Clinical assessment; PHQ-9 questionnaire for screening.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · World Health Organization (WHO) · Mayo Clinic · EDCD — Epidemiology & Disease Control Division (Nepal)
Talking therapy, medicines prescribed by a clinician, support. No dosing information is given here.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · World Health Organization (WHO) · Mayo Clinic · EDCD — Epidemiology & Disease Control Division (Nepal)
Social support, activity, sleep, early help.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · World Health Organization (WHO) · Mayo Clinic · EDCD — Epidemiology & Disease Control Division (Nepal)
Mental health services are expanding under Nepal's mhGAP programme; helpline 1166.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · World Health Organization (WHO) · Mayo Clinic · EDCD — Epidemiology & Disease Control Division (Nepal)
Kroenke 2001, NICE NG222
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus, WHO (paraphrased) · Reference · World Health Organization (WHO) · Mayo Clinic · EDCD — Epidemiology & Disease Control Division (Nepal)
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