Manhattan Melancholy Mystery
Doctors in New York City have begun to use a simple questionnaire to determine if a patient is at risk for depression, a practice that health officials hope will become a routine part of primary care, much like a blood pressure test or cholesterol reading.
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In New York, no federal money is being used for the program, which is under way in hospitals run by the city. The test, which is being given to adults only, derives a depression score from the answers to nine questions. It is not meant to yield a formal diagnosis, but a high score would lead a doctor to recommend a more thorough clinical screening.
After the jump, Gawker exclusively reprints these nine questions.
· How much is your rent?
· Have you had difficulty finding a caring partner who loves and respects you?
· Is your career personally fulfilling?
· How much is your rent?
· Do you fear being the victim of a violent crime?
· Have you found supportive, loyal friends whom you can trust and confide in?
· How many roommates do you have?
· Can you afford to take advantage of all the social and cultural activities this city has to offer?
· How much is your rent?
