USPSTF recommendation on screening for depression and suicide risk in adults

JAMA NETWORK

Bottom Line: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for depression in the adult population, including pregnant and postpartum persons and older adults. The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for suicide risk in the adult population, including pregnant and postpartum persons and older adults. Major depressive disorder (MDD), a common mental disorder in the U.S., may have substantial impact on the lives of affected individuals. If left untreated, MDD can interfere with daily functioning and can also be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events, exacerbation of comorbid conditions, or increased mortality. The USPSTF routinely makes recommendations about the effectiveness of preventive care services and this recommendation will replace the 2014 recommendation statement on screening for suicide risk in adults and the 2016 recommendation statement on screening for MDD in adults.