Researchers hot on the trail of modest interventions to boost depression care.
There is no question that providers need to do a better job of diagnosing depression in primary care settings. However, research is also now focused on uncovering better management strategies for newly diagnosed patients and those patients at highest risk for relapse. A flurry of work is underway to test modest follow-up strategies that can boost outcomes and improve quality of life. Early results suggest the approach is on target.
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