Depression
SIG E CAPS
S
Sleep change
I
Interest (Loss)
G
Guilt (worthless)
E
Energy (decrease)
C
Cognition/ Concentration
A
Appetite
P
Psychomotor: (agitation) anxicty
S
Suicide
PHYSICAL EXAMINITION for Depression:
Mini-Mental Status Exam
HEENT
Cardiovascular exam
Pulmanary exam
Neuro exam
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS for DepressionMajor depressive disorder
Major depressive disorder
Normal Bereavement
Adjustment disorder
Hypothyroidism
Domestic violence
Dysthymic disorder
Cyclothymic disorder
Bipolar type 1
Bipolar type 2
Fatigue
Cancer
DIAGNOSTIC WORK UP for Depression:
Mental Status Exam
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Urine Drug test
TSH