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Depression Screening with SALSA

See Also
1. Depression Screening with SIG E CAPS
Indications
1. Major Depression Screening
Screening Questions (Mnemonic: SALSA)
1. Sleep disturbance
2. Anhedonia
3. Low Self esteem
4. Appetite decreased
Criteria for formal Major Depression evaluation
1. Two of 4 symptoms present every day for 2 or more weeks
Efficacy
1. Test Sensitivity: 97%
2. Test Specificity: 94%
References
1. Brody (1998) Arch Intern Med 158:2469

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