Quick test can help spot depressed teenagers, nursing researcher finds
Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 18:31
in Psychology & Sociology
A nurse practitioner recently examined available research to determine whether nurse practitioners and others in primary care settings should add a mental health screening to well visits for teenage patients. The conclusion was that a simple paper test called a CES-DC would be a reliable, quick way of determining whether the practitioner should refer a teen for mental health support.