HCPlive (12/10, Derman) reports, “Patients with suicidal ideation, Black or Asian ethnicity, or older age face a greater risk of undertreatment for depression, a new study discovered.” The researchers said, “We found that 38% of patients received [United States Preventive Services Task Force]-recommended initial treatment (antidepressant, referral) at the screening visit.” The findings were published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Related Links:
— “Study Identifies Depression Treatment Gaps by Ethnicity, Age, Suicidal Risk,” Chelsie Derman, HCPLive, December 10, 2024