An influential panel of experts says all kids ages eight to 18 should be screened regularly for anxiety. This draft recommendation by the United States Preventive Task Force comes at a time when mental health problems among kids have escalated and are overwhelming the health system.
The task force also recommends that kids 12 and older continue to be screened for depression, a recommendation that’s been in place since 2016.
The screenings are usually done by … [ read the full article here ]