The AAP has just released new clinical guidelines for
screening, assessing, and managing adolescent depression in the primary care
setting. These guidelines were published
in the November 1, 2007 issue of Pediatrics.
The first report entitled “Identification, Assessment, and
Initial Management is available at the link below:
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/120/5/e1299
The second report entitled “Treatment and Ongoing
Management” is available at the link below:
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/120/5/e1313
The AAP will make a depression management toolkit available
on November 12, 2007.
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