Psychotherapy and Antidepressant Use After the US Preventive Services Task Force–Recommended Depression Screening

This study found that the USPSTF recommendation for routine adult depression screening was associated with increased likelihood of psychotherapy and decreased likelihood of antidepressant use among adults reporting some level of psychological distress. Findings suggest no association with unnecessary treatment among adults with low levels of distress.

Corresponding Author: Sonia M. Tetlow, PhD, MPH, Department of Health Policy and Management, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329 (sonia.tetlow@emory.edu)

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