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October is National Depression Screening Month
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Behavioral Health
Effective date
Oct 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI encourages the use of PHQ-9 depression screening questionnaires in primary care settings during October (National Depression Screening Month). This is an informational notice promoting routine depression screening as part of healthcare, not a billing requirement change.
Action Required
No immediate action required. This is an informational notice encouraging depression screening. Providers may consider implementing PHQ-9 screening tools during patient encounters in October and beyond to support comprehensive care.