Young Adult Depression Study: Data Sheet, Study Flow, Data Collection Tips, FAQs
 

Overview:  This study is designed to evaluate the prevalence of depression in young adult (18 - 23 y.o.) patients presenting to Emergency Department.  Patients are screened for depression using the Beck Depression Inventory II.
 

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

Eligible Patients: The patient must be between 18 and 23 years old and be in stable medical condition.

Study Design: Prospective observational
 

Anticipated Benefits: If patient's screening test indicates that they may be depressed, the patient 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 patient 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 patient.  RA needs to ask the patient the Beck Depression Inventory II and the general patient response form.
 

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: Media room in cart behind door