Validity of the patient health questionnaire 9-item in autistic youths: a pilot study

Validity of the patient health questionnaire 9-item in autistic youths: a pilot study

Abstract Background Autistic adolescents have greater predisposition to depression and suicidality than neurotypical adolescents. Early detection is essential for timely treatment. The Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item (PHQ-9) is a brief screen for depression. The study examines the validity of th...

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Main Authors: Thanita Pilunthanakul, Tze Jui Goh, Daniel Shuen Sheng Fung, Rehena Sultana, John Carson Allen, Min Sung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
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Depression adolescent PHQ-9 autism ROC
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021-03556-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021-03556-w

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