• Albert L Siu, US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, David C Grossman, Linda Ciofu Baumann, Karina W Davidson, Mark Ebell, Francisco A R García, Matthew Gillman, Jessica Herzstein, Alex R Kemper, Alex H Krist, Ann E Kurth, Douglas K Owens, William R Phillips, Maureen G Phipps, and Michael P Pignone.
• Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York2James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, New York.
• JAMA. 2016 Jan 26; 315 (4): 380-7.

DescriptionUpdate of the 2009 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for depression in adults.MethodsThe USPSTF reviewed the evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for depression in adult populations, including older adults and pregnant and postpartum women; the accuracy of depression screening instruments; and the benefits and harms of depression treatment in these populations.PopulationThis recommendation applies to adults 18 years and older.RecommendationThe USPSTF recommends screening for depression in the general adult population, including pregnant and postpartum women. Screening should be implemented with adequate systems in place to ensure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and appropriate follow-up. (B recommendation).

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