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Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-13-2024
Abstract
Identification and management of major depressive disorder (MDD) in children and adolescents remains a significant area of public health need. The process for identifying depression (e.g. screening) and management (e.g. measurement based care [MBC]) is substantially enhanced by utilization of clinical measures and rating scales. Measures can be self- or caregiver reported or clinician rated. They can aid recognition of at-risk individuals for future assessment and assist in clinical diagnosis and management of depression. In addition to assessing symptoms of depression, rating scales can be used to assess important associated features (e.g. anxiety, trauma) and functional outcomes (e.g. quality of life, performance/productivity). In this manuscript, we discuss practical considerations for clinicians and researchers when selecting rating instruments for assessing depression, associated factors, functioning, and treatment outcomes (i.e. adherence and side effects) as part of MBC in youth and provide a summary of rating scales commonly used in research and clinical settings.
Recommended Citation
Garza, C., Chapa, D., Hernandez, C. et al. Measurement-Based Care for Depression in Youth: Practical Considerations for Selecting Measures to Assess Depression, Associated Features and Functioning. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-023-01652-4
Publication Title
Child Psychiatry Hum Dev
DOI
10.1007/s10578-023-01652-4
Academic Level
faculty
Mentor/PI Department
Psychiatry
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