Anxiety and Depression Screening
Primary care is often the first place patients discuss stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and burnout. Screening helps identify problems early and connect patients with treatment.
Symptoms
Anxiety may cause worry, restlessness, panic, poor sleep, or body tension. Depression may cause low mood, loss of interest, fatigue, poor concentration, and changes in appetite or sleep.
Causes and risk
Stress, trauma, genetics, chronic illness, substance use, and social strain can all contribute.
How it is evaluated
We review symptoms, safety, daily function, sleep, medical contributors, and treatment preference. Screening tools can guide care, but they do not replace a full conversation.
Treatment
Treatment may include therapy, medication, sleep support, lifestyle changes, and referral when symptoms are complex or severe.