Depression

This page offers links to the Depression Guideline and supporting material. These materials are intended for the diagnosis and management of adults with depression. Dates refer to the date the material or link was posted by CCGC.

Depression Guideline Materials

Depression Guideline - LONG form (November 2006)
Depression Guideline - SHORT form (November 2006)
Depression Patient Tracking Form/Flow Sheet (November 2006)
Depression Guideline Revision Committee (November 2006)
Depression Guideline Revision References (November 2006)

Depression Screening Tools

There are no fees associated with using the PHQ-9 but the MDQ must be purchased from Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

Patient Health Questionnaire/PHQ-9 (November 2006)
Patient Health Questionnaire/PHQ-9 - SPANISH (November 2006)
Mood Disorder Questionnaire/MDQ (June 2009: $20.95 for 20)

Patient Self-Care Materials

Managing Your Depression (March 2007)
Depression Self-Care Action Plan (March 2007)

Treatment Considerations for Special Populations

Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC). I: Identification, Assessment, and Initial Management (published in Pediatrics Vol. 20, Number 5, November 2007)
Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC). II: Treatment and Ongoing Management (published in Pediatrics Vol. 20, Number 5, November 2007)
Adolescent Depression Management Toolkit (November 2007)
Pregnancy and Postpartum - PDF or Website (November 2006)
Older Adults - A Guide to Mental Wellness in Older Age and Senior Health Report (December 2006)
Children/Adolescents - PDF or Website (November 2006)

Additional Materials for Providers

MacArthur Foundation Materials (November 2006)
MacArthur Foundation Depression Management Toolkit (November 2006)

Other CCGC Guideline Materials By Type

Questions?

For questions or concerns about the Depression Guideline, materials, and links, please contact CCGC at (720) 297-1681.