New on the blog: Depression Screening: What the Questions Are and Who Should Be Screened
November 6, 2026 · 0:11
Who the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says should be screened for depression, the brief questionnaires used, and what happens after a positive screen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The USPSTF published its final recommendation on depression and suicide risk screening in adults on June 20, 2023. It gives depression screening in adults a grade B.
No. The USPSTF recommends screening for depression in all adults regardless of risk factors, although some factors, such as a family history of depression, do increase risk.
Depression is often missed: the USPSTF notes that only an estimated 50% of patients with major depression are identified. It concludes with moderate certainty that screening adults for depression has a moderate net benefit.
