Does screening for depression compared to not screening for depression in adolescents help prevent suicide?

Abstract Based on documented studies, suicide can be a touchy topic, therefore it can be inherently difficult to study and explain. Specifically adolescent sucide can be especially troubling mental health issue in the United States. Although attempts have been made to develop a suicide prevention program for adolescents, no methods have become implemented within the school systems. Statistics have shown screening for depression in adolescents at school settings can be effective. Evidence from literature suggests several methods have been suggested and...