Universal Depression Screening Leads to Unnecessary Harm
Sensible Medicine
MAY 28, 2024
The adoption of depression screening is, of course, well-intentioned. Seven years later, in 2009, the USPSTF expanded this guideline to include children as young as 12 years old. A 2008 Cochrane review found adult depression screening does not improve outcomes. Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication.
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