Research Article: The Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology, Adolescent Version (QIDS-A): A Psychometric Evaluation
Introduction:
Over % of adolescents aged to years in – had a major depressive episode, according to data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance (YBRS) system, many of which are recurrent with substantial functional impairment and mortality. – The National Survey of Children’s Health found a % increase in depression from –. The prevalence rates of depression in adolescents increased from .% to .% between and . Under-recognition and under treatment both contribute to suboptimal outcomes. –
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