Adolescent Depression Study: Data Sheet, Study Flow, Data Collection Tips, FAQs
 

Overview:  This study is designed to evaluate the prevalence of depression in adolescent (13 - 17 y.o.) patients presenting to Emergency Department.  Patients are screened for depression using the Beck Depression Inventory.
 

Primary Endpoints: 1. Depression as assessed by Beck Depression Inventory 2. Demographic and behavioral correlates.
 

Eligible Patients: The patient must be between 13 and 17 years old and be in stable medical condition.  Patient MUST be accompanied by legal guardian able to consent OR be an emancipated minor.
 

Study Design: Prospective observational
 

Anticipated Benefits: If child's screening test indicates that they may be depressed, the parents will be given more information about the test and what it means.  In addition, they will be given a list of doctors and counselors that they can see for further evaluation.
 

Potential Risks: A positive screening for depression may induce feelings of anxiety, embarrassment, or stress in the patient.  The test results may also be wrong, meaning that a depressed child is missed by the screening or vice versa.
 

Research Associate’s Role: The RA will identify and enroll eligible patients.  The RA will need to obtain the CONSENT of the parent/guardian and ASSENT of the patient.  RA needs to ask the patient the Beck Depression Inventory and to ask the parent/guardian the parent questionnaire.
 

Physician’s Role: If the patient screens as "suicidal", the physician needs to further evaluate the patient and consider an admission to CIC.
 

Location of Study Packets: Special Care