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Author Spotlight: Unveiling the Connection Between Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Symptoms in Depression
Published on: April 26, 2024
Measurement Issues: Depression measures in children and adolescents
Meinou Simmons1, Paul Wilkinson2, Bernadka Dubicka3,4
1The Croft Children's Unit, Ida Darwin Hospital, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5EE, UK.
Background:
Since the recognition of youth depression, numerous instruments have been developed, but there is little consensus regarding their use. In recent years, a national programme for outcome measurement has been introduced in the United Kingdom.
Method:
A pragmatic literature search was conducted to select instruments commonly used to measure depression either in research or as recommended by UK national bodies.
Results:
15 depression rating scales were identified. Diagnostic instruments and rating scales are described.
Conclusions:
Recent large depression trials have produced additional new data, and UK national organisations have made recommendations regarding the implementation of certain instruments.
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