Evaluation of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Item for Detecting Major Depression Among Adolescents

P. Richardson, Laura; McCauley, Elizabeth; C. Grossman, David; A. McCarty, Carolyn; Richards, Julie; E. Russo, Joan; Rockhill, Carol; Katon, Wayne

doi:10.1542/peds.2010-0852

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Evaluation of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Item for Detecting Major Depression Among Adolescents

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Authors:

Laura P. Richardson

Elizabeth McCauley

David C. Grossman

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the performance characteristics and validity of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Item (PHQ-9) as a screening tool for depression among adolescents. METHODS: The PHQ-9 was completed by 442 youth (aged 13–17 years) who were enrolled in a large heal...

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