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What is the PHQ-9 for the Elderly?: A Guide to Geriatric Depression Screening

Depression in older adults is frequently under-recognized, partly because its symptoms are often mistaken for normal aging or other medical conditions. This makes effective screening tools crucial. So, what is the PHQ-9 for the elderly? It is a nine-item questionnaire used to screen for, diagnose, monitor, and measure the severity of depression in adults, including those in the geriatric population.