Effectiveness of Universal School-Based Screening vs Targeted Screening for Major Depressive Disorder Among Adolescents

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The prevalence of annual major depressive disorder (MDD) episodes among US adolescents rose from 8.3% in 2008 to 12.8% in 2016.1 Approximately 30% of adolescents with MDD report some form of suicidality, with more than 10% making a suicide attempt.2 In 2017, suicide was the second leading cause of death among youth aged 10 to 24 years.3

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