Health Panel Says , Everyone Under 65 Should Undergo , Regular Mental Health Screenings.
On June 20, an influential public health group recommended that all young and middle-aged adults should regularly be screened for anxiety and depression.
On June 20, an influential public health group recommended that all young and middle-aged adults should regularly be screened for anxiety and depression.
NBC reports that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that people under 65 get screened, even if they don't have symptoms. NBC reports that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that people under 65 get screened, even if they don't have symptoms. This is a call to action, Dr. Wanda Nicholson, Vice chair of the task force, via NBC.
NBC reports that emotional stress has skyrocketed in recent years, which has increased the demand placed upon a limited number of counselors and therapists.
NBC reports that emotional stress has skyrocketed in recent years, which has increased the demand placed upon a limited number of counselors and therapists.
We recognize that there can be limitations in terms of access to mental health providers within the health care system, Dr. Wanda Nicholson, Vice chair of the task force, via NBC.
According to the task force, they lacked the evidence to support recommending screening for those over 65.
NBC reports that the Preventive Services Task Force is comprised of independent health experts.
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The group's recommendations were published in the 'Journal of the American Medical Association.'.
This is a positive step forward, Dr. Gary Maslow, an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral science at Duke University, via NBC.
NBC reports that the task force previously recommended that children as young as 8 undergo regular screening for anxiety
