Screening for depression in children and adolescents in primary care or non-mental health settings: a systematic review update

ConclusionsThe findings of this review indicate a lack of available evidence regarding the potential benefits and harms of screening for depression in children and adolescents. This absence of evidence emphasizes the necessity for well-conducted clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness of depression screening among children and adolescents in primary care and non-mental health clinic settings.Systematic review registrationPROSPEROCRD42020150373.
Source: Systematic Reviews - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research