Depression: the treatments are there, let's improve diagnosis

Depression: the treatments are there, let's improve diagnosis
According to a WHO estimate, depression affects 5% of the adult population globally, a phenomenon made even more alarming by the Covid pandemic. In Italy it affects 3.5 million people, half of whom do not receive a correct diagnosis, while only a third of those affected receive adequate treatment. The tools to improve the performance of the system exist: the challenge is to integrate clinical and organizational skills in the area and to use the economic resources allocated to this pathology more effectively
According to a WHO estimate, depression affects 5% of the adult population globally, a phenomenon made even more alarming by the Covid pandemic. In Italy it affects 3.5 million people, half of whom do not receive a correct diagnosis, while only a third of those affected receive adequate treatment. The tools to improve the performance of the system exist: the challenge is to integrate clinical and organizational skills in the area and to use the economic resources allocated to this pathology more effectively


Symptoms, evolution and treatment of depression today
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Prof. Antonio Vita


The impact of the pandemic on mental health
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Dr. Mauro Emilio Percudani


The social aspect of depressive disease: funding is needed for the third sector
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Rosaria Iardino


What signs and symptoms constitute depression
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Prof. Antonio Vita


Depression: the importance of an appropriate diagnosis
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Dr. Mauro Emilio Percudani


Depression: raise funds intended for psychiatry
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Rosaria Iardino


The numbers of depression: a growing trend
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Prof. Antonio Vita


Depression: multiprofessional therapeutic paths are needed
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Dr. Mauro Emilio Percudani


Depression: treatment evaluation and appropriateness
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Prof. Antonio Vita


Depressed and general practitioner: the possibility of early recognition
Dr. Daiana Taddeo


Improving the global treatment system for depression
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