Importance of Social Determinants in Screening for Depression

Importance The most common screening tool for depression is the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Despite extensive research on the clinical and behavioral implications of the PHQ-9, data are limited on the relationship between PHQ-9 scores and social determinants of health and disease. Objective To assess the relationship between the PHQ-9 at intake and other measurements intended to assess social determinants of health. Design, Setting,...