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Feds want all teens screened for depression
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal task force is recommending pediatricians and family doctors screen all students over 12 years old regularly for depression and issue prescriptions or treatment as necessary.
The recommendations by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests there’s ample evidence showing the need to screen all students aged 12- to 18-years-old for depression, though officials did not recommend a similar standard for those under 12, CNN reports.
“The USPSTF recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years. Screening should be implemented with adequate systems in place to ensure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and appropriate follow-up,” according to a summary of the recommendations.
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