A new, computerized, mental health assessment tool may allow doctors to quickly identify children experiencing anxiety or depression before surgery, suggests new research presented at the ...

Importantly, the latest study validates the screening tool in a new set of patients ... was assessed by standard measures for depression, anxiety and PTSD. Overall, the screening correctly ...

For example, the depression subscale of HADS is more focused on anhedonia than on low mood. 6 Despite this bias, HADS is considered to be a suitable screening tool for anxiety and depression in PD ...

Feeling nervous about surgery? KCAT is a new, user-friendly tool designed to screen for anxiety and depression in children before surgery. A new computer-based tool could help doctors quickly spot ...

In April, the panel issued similar guidance for children and adolescents, recommending anxiety screening for those aged between eight and 18. The draft guidance is aimed at young and middle-aged ...

A key to supporting perinatal caregivers is to provide them with mental health support. However, our current screening ...