Predicting Future Risk of Depressive Episode in Adolescents: The Chicago Adolescent Depression Risk Assessment (CADRA)
Ann Fam Med Van Voorhees et al.
6: 503
The Article in Brief
Predicting Future Risk of Depressive Episode in Adolescents: The Chicago Adolescent Depression Risk Assessment (CADRA)
Benjamin W. Van Voorhees
, and colleagues
Background As many as 24% of adolescents will experience depression by the age of 24. Preventive approaches could help reduce the risk of depression and suicide in adolescents. In this study, researchers test a tool to help primary care doctors identify adolescents at future risk for depression who might benefit from early treatment.
What This Study Found The Chicago Adolescent Depression Risk Assessment (CADRA) predicts future depression and could help primary care doctors and families help adolescents who are at highest risk.
Implications
- The CADRA is one of the first depression prediction tools for use in community or primary care settings for either adults or children.
- A practical and reliable risk prediction index will increase awareness of the risk of depression and help in making decisions regarding care for at-risk adolescents and their families.
