A questionnaire can help you figure out your risk of depression every time you pay a visit to your doctor. The questionnaire is being recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force helps identify warning signs of the condition quickly.

People who want to know about their risk of suffering from depression could have the questionnaire available for download online if the recommendation gets implemented. All you would be required to do to know your risk of depression is quickly fill out the questionnaire and give it to your doctor for an evaluation of your mental health.

The questionnaire is a good tool for primary care physician to know if adults are vulnerable to the mental disorder. If the evaluation shows that they are likely to suffer from depression, they must be swiftly referred to a specialist for a full-fledged diagnosis and proper treatment.

The questionnaire is hassle free and only takes a few minutes to fill out. Besides, it rids the need of any assistance from a medical professional.

Michael Yapko, clinical psychologist and renowned depression expert from California, says that the questionnaire makes sense. He said that only 25% of all patients suffering from depression comfortably reach out to doctors for help.

The United States Preventive Services Task Force has been making the same recommendation since 2002.

Dr. Bibbins-Domingo said that it’s a known fact depression is the conduit for many other health issues.