Screening for Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
133 Citations•2022•
Carol M. Mangione, Michael J. Barry, Wanda K. Nicholson
The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for anxiety in children 7 years or younger.
Abstract
The USPSTF recommends screening for anxiety in children and adolescents aged 8 to 18 years. (B recommendation) The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for anxiety in children 7 years or younger. (I statement).