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What is the PHQ-9 for seniors?

Depression is unfortunately often under-recognized and under-diagnosed in older adults due to confounding factors associated with aging. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a concise, 9-item screening tool used in senior care to assess for depression and monitor symptom severity.

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