❗USPSTF posted final recommendations on screening for anxiety, depression, and suicide risk in children and adolescents; and for the first time recommends screening for anxiety in children aged 8-18 years. MedTwitter
these recommendations are in line with the 2016 recommendations on depression screening from the USPSTF.
"Unfortunately, there are key evidence gaps related to screening for anxiety and depression in younger children and screening for suicide risk in all youth," added task force member Lori Pbert, PhD, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts.
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