About this resource:
Systematic Review
Source: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Last Reviewed: January 2016
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening adults, including pregnant and postpartum people, for depression. USPSTF notes that systems for screening should ensure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and appropriate follow-up.
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Increase the proportion of adults who get recommended evidence-based preventive health care — AHS‑08
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Suggested Citation
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (2016). Final recommendation statement: depression in adults: screening. Retrieved from https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/depression-in-adults-screening