A 13-year-old girl comes for an annual well visit. She is doing well in school, denies substance use, and has no mood complaints. Her parent asks

Question

A 13-year-old girl comes for an annual well visit. She is doing well in school, denies substance use, and has no mood complaints. Her parent asks whether mental health screening is part of routine adolescent care. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Screen for depression using a validated instrument

Answer

Start antidepressants before screening

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Avoid screening because she has no complaint

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Screen after suicidal thoughts are disclosed

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Use brain imaging for routine screening

Adolescent depression screening — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 13-year-old girl comes for an annual well visit. She is doing well in school, denies substance use, and has no mood complaints. Her parent asks whether mental health screening is part of routine adolescent care. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?