Wednesday, March 02, 2005

TeenScreen has no proof that screening reduces suicide rates

As to studies on TeenScreen itself, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (top U.S. Government Research outfit) report of May of 2004 states:A. There is no evidence that screening for suicide risk reduces suicide attempts or mortality.B. There is limited evidence on the accuracy of screening tools to identify suicide risk.C. There is insufficient evidence that treatment of those at high risk reduces suicide attempts or mortality.D. No studies were found that directly address the harms of screening and treatment for suicide risk.

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