Practitioner Tool Kit - Depression

The following resources are intended to support Primary Care Physicians and other Medical Providers in assessment and management of patients diagnosed with depression.

Tools for Assessing and Managing Depression

• Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) - a screening tool for depression
• Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Scoring Interpretation and Possible Actions
• Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) - a screening tool for bipolar disorder
• Depression Treatment Tracking Form
• Tools & Resources/Referring to Behavioral Health
• Reimbursing Medical Providers For Treating Depression

Medication Management Resources

• Taking Antidepressant Medication and Personal Medication Log (a tool to use with patients)
• Helping to Improve Antidepressant Medication Compliance
• Generic Antidepressants are a Great Value!

Additional Resources

• Depression and Medical Illness
• Depression Tools & Consumer Oriented Information
• Employee Assistance Program
• Online Coaching
• Depression in Children and Adolescents