Major depression affects more than 5 percent of teens and is linked with suicide, substance abuse and other serious problems. Yet it often goes undiagnosed and untreated. (Source: USA Today)The Task Force has urged the screening for all teenagers, not just those who appear to be "troubled," and recommends a simple questionnaire as a starting point.
Regular screening should continue throughout adolescence, the task force recommended, even if no "red flags" are raised during the initial evaluation.
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