Is the 6-item, self-report HAM-D an effective depression screening measure with bipolar disorder?

Lotan KraunNorm O'RourkeYamima OsherYuly BersudskyDany BelotherkovskyYaacov G Bachner

Published in: Perspectives in psychiatric care (2020)

The results of this study suggest the HAMD-6 is an effective depression screening measure with BD patients living in the community. This brief self-report scale can be used in clinical settings to quickly identify those requiring more thorough clinical attention.

Keyphrases

bipolar disorder
depressive symptoms
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
healthcare
mental health
major depressive disorder
working memory