DOI

10.21007/con.dnp.2024.0082

Faculty Advisor

Jackie Sharp, DNP, PMHNP-BC and Sharon Little, DNP, FNP-BC

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

Spring 4-22-2024

Disciplines

Child Psychology | Health and Medical Administration | Investigative Techniques | Medicine and Health Sciences | Mental and Social Health | Nursing | Nursing Administration | Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing | Quality Improvement

Abstract

Purpose/Background

Depression in adolescents is rising each year. Early detection of depression has been shown to result in better health outcomes and success in school. This scoping review aims to evaluate the implementation of universal depression screenings in the high school setting and how this detection of depression and initiation of treatment.

Methods

From August 2022 to November 2023, we used the Medline, PubMed, Elsevier, Google Scholar, and PsycINFO databases, using specific keywords related to depression in adolescents. Of the 38 articles found, 10 were chosen after extensive article critique. The publication dates ranged from 2014-2023, were full-text, and from peer-reviewed sources.

Results

One study comparing the use of the PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 showed that even though the PHQ-2 was easier and simpler to administer, the PHQ-9 proved to be superior in identifying depression. An interesting finding in another study shows that the use of the Beck Depression Inventory may be the most helpful in community settings but not with those with poor self-image or where comorbidity is high.

Implications for Nursing Practice

Results in this scoping review show that implementation of depression screenings in high school adolescents not only helps identify depression earlier but also helps patients initiate treatment. Implementation of depression screenings is needed in high schools and will only help the adolescent population receive the help they need.

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