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This annual report - Taranaki District Health Board

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Williams SB, et al. 2009. Screening for Child and Adolescent Depression in Primary Care Settings: A SystematicEvidence Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Pediatrics, 123(4), e716-e35.<strong>This</strong> systematic review assessed the health effects of routine primary care screening for major depressive disorderamong children and adolescents aged seven to 18 years. No studies that directly examined the health outcomes ofscreening children and adolescents for depression were identified, and it is therefore unknown whether the use ofsystematic screening improves identification, treatment, and outcomes of depression over standard identificationmethods. Eighteen RCTs assessed the efficacy of SSRIs and or psychotherapy in screen-detected children andadolescents. Pooled analysis of nine SSRI RCTs was undertaken, indicating higher response rates among those treatedwith SSRIs (absolute risk difference in the response rate between treatment and intervention groups 12%, 95% CI 7 to16). Nine of the 10 psychotherapy trials found that treated patients had higher short-term response rates or a greaterreduction in depression symptoms after interventions compared with a variety of control conditions. SSRI treatment wasassociated with a small absolute increase in risk of suicidality (suicidal ideation, preparatory acts, or attempts), and theauthors advise that this treatment should only be considered when appropriate clinical monitoring is possible.Evidence-Based GuidelinesBest Practice: Special Edition. 2010. Depression in young people. Best Practice Journal.http://www.bpac.org.nz/magazine/2010/youngdep/youngdep.asp?section=1.These evidence-based guidelines focus on the identification and management of depression in children and adolescentsin primary care and are based on the New Zealand Guidelines Group 2008 guidelines for the management of depressionin primary care. The guidelines include a section on the recognition and assessment of common mental disorders inyoung people, highlighting the importance of assessment of suicide risk at initial presentation and ongoing monitoring;recognition of severe depression; immediate referral to secondary care for all those with serious suicidal intent, psychoticsymptoms or severe self-neglect; assessing psychosocial as well as physical wellbeing at each interaction; andendeavouring to build a supportive and collaborative relationship with the young person and their family/whānau,recognising cultural identity and health care preferences. The HEEADSSS and HEARTS structured clinical assessmentsare recommended and outlined. It is recommended that mild or moderate depression should typically be managed inprimary care; a strength-based approach should be used; involvement of support services such as school guidancecounsellors should be considered; those with mild depression can be directed to http://www.thelowdown.co.nz/;antidepressant treatment in a young person (less than 18 years) should not be initiated in primary care withoutconsultation with a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Referral should be made if there is no improvement after six to eightweeks of treatment, or at any stage if there is serious suicidal intent, psychotic symptoms or severe self-neglect.Ministries of <strong>Health</strong> and Education. 2008. New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline. Wellington: Ministry of<strong>Health</strong>. http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/new-zealand-autism-spectrum-disorder-guideline<strong>This</strong> guideline provides evidence-based guidance to all those involved in the care of adults and children with autismspectrum disorders (ASD) in New Zealand, including health and education professionals, funders and carers. It coversthe identification and diagnosis of ASD, and the ongoing assessment and access to services and interventions forindividuals with ASD, with the aim of assisting informed decision-making to improve the health, educational and socialoutcomes for individuals with ASD.Ministry of <strong>Health</strong>. 2001. New Zealand Guidelines for the Assessment and Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Wellington: Ministry of <strong>Health</strong>. http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/new-zealandguidelines-assessment-and-treatment-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder<strong>This</strong> evidence-based guideline aims to assist New Zealand health professionals in the assessment and treatment ofpatients with ADHD. It has not been reviewed since initial publication in 2001. It contains sections on clinical assessment(including assessment and management in schools), and treatment options (medication, psychosocial interventions,support services and other therapies). The guideline highlights the importance of incorporating relevant whānau/culturalaspects, using a multidisciplinary approach, and addressing co-morbidities.Other Relevant DocumentsMinistry of <strong>Health</strong>. 2012. <strong>Health</strong>y Beginnings: Developing Perinatal and Infant Mental <strong>Health</strong> Services in NewZealand. Wellington: Ministry of <strong>Health</strong>. http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/healthy-beginnings-developing-perinataland-infant-mental-health-services-new-zealand<strong>This</strong> <strong>report</strong> provides evidence informed guidance on ways to address the mental health and alcohol and other drug(AOD) service needs of mothers and infants and their families, for planners, funders and provider of perinatal and infantmental health and AOD services. The aims are to promote good practice; assist, over time, with the achievement ofgreater consistency in the quality and delivery of services; and provide guidance on cost-effective models of care. Theneed for intersectoral collaboration; and a whānau ora approach for Māori, is recognised.Access to Mental <strong>Health</strong> Services Introduction - 356

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