title: Assessing depression in primary care.
abstract: NPs often see patients as they enter the health care system and are frequently confronted with overt and covert manifestations of depression. Early identification and treatment leads to the reduction of some symptoms and referral for treatment of others, thus promoting health and wellness while interrupting the development of additional symptoms.
authors: B B
authors: BB
authors: Hatch
mesh_terms: D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008609:Mental Status Schedule; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012648:Self Care