Screening for Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement
This new position statement by the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for anxiety in all children aged 8-18. No doubt, this (and the related statement for depression screening) will some discussion about the pros and cons, as well as methods, for doing so.
Mangione, C. M., Barry, M. J., Nicholson, W. K., Cabana, M., Coker, T. R., Davidson, K. W., … & US Preventive Services Task Force. (2022). Screening for Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA, 328(14), 1438-1444.