Implementing the PHQ-2 questionnaire in an HS clinic improved the ability to detect depression in patients. The study included 151 patients, mostly women with a mean age of 37.5 years, and found that 26.5% screened positive for depression. Many of those with positive results did not have a preexisting depression diagnosis. Clinicians took actions such as providing mental health resources and therapy referrals for these patients. The study highlights the importance of screening for depression in HS patients and the feasibility of implementing the PHQ-2 questionnaire in dermatology clinics. Further research is needed to guide best practices for managing depression in HS patients.
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Questionnaire Helped Detect Depression in Patients With HS
