WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 20, 2022 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) today posted draft recommendation statements on screening for depression and suicide risk in adults and screening for anxiety in adults. For the first time, the Task Force is recommending screening adults younger than 65 for anxiety. This is a B grade. The Task Force continues to recommend screening all adults, including those who are pregnant and postpartum, for depression. This is a B grade. There is not enough evidence to recommend for or against screening for suicide risk in all adults or screening for anxiety in adults age 65 or older. These are I statements. These draft recommendations are only for people without recognized signs or symptoms of these conditions.

 

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