Objectives of screening for depression in adolescents
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2022.05.015
- VernacularTitle:坚持青少年抑郁症筛查实践取向
- Author:
GONG Wenjie, ZENG Zhen, ZHANG Li, HU Mi, TONG Yongsheng
1
Author Information
1. Department of Maternal and Child Health, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha(410078), China
- Publication Type:期刊文章
- Keywords:
Depressive disorder;
Mental health;
Health promotion;
Adolescent
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2022;43(5):706-710
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Abstract:Depression is a major public health issue among adolescents. The Ministry of Education of China recently proposed to integrate depression screening into students school health check among adolescents. However, there are inconsistencies regarding the strength of recommendation and implementation details of routine screening for adolescent depression across professional organizations and countries. This paper outlines the epidemiology and risk factors of adolescent depression and summarizes relevant international guidelines and recommendations. We suggest that before the national implementation of school based depression screening, key issues including scientific evidence, execution details, resource allocation and ethical considerations need to be examined in close collaboration with all stakeholders. Systematic piloting followed by rigorous evaluation will also be needed.
