how old should a child be before a depression screen is needed
The YSR is a youth version of the Child Behavior Checklist that consists of 112 items. The YSR can be used with adolescents aged 11 to 18 years and is meant to screen for a variety of behavioral concerns including depression, anxiety, attention problems, aggressive behavior, and social problems. The completion time for the YSR can be 15 minutes or longer because of the large number of questions.