Task Force recommends anxiety screening for adults under 65

Older population requires further review
In June, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued its final recommendation to support screening for anxiety disorders in adults younger than 65, including people who are pregnant or postpartum.
Previously, the organization recommended screening for depression in adults but found insufficient evidence for or against screening for suicide risk.
The statements and evidence summaries are published online in the “Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
According to Task Force Vice Chair Michael Silverstein, M.D., M.P.c, the recommendations apply to people who are not showing obvious signs or symptoms of these conditions.
“When patients are presenting with low energy or sadness, for examp...