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Adolescent depression screen – Many young adults may not present with classic adult symptoms of depression. Pervasive boredom or irritability still may be symptoms of depression in this age group, as can self-injuring behaviors. It is important to question them directly about suicidal thoughts or attempts if there is any concern about depression or other mental health problems at every health supervision visit. Examples of standardized depression screen include: Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2; PHQ-9; PHQ-A), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) or Columbia Depression Scale. More information regarding screening can be found here: https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/Mental-Health/Documents/MH_ScreeningChart.pdf