Validity of the patient health questionnaire 9-item in autistic youths: a pilot study

Abstract Background Autistic adolescents have greater predisposition to depression and suicidality than neurotypical adolescents. Early detection is essential for timely treatment. The Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item (PHQ-9) is a brief screen for depression. The study examines the validity of th...

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Main Authors: Thanita Pilunthanakul, Tze Jui Goh, Daniel Shuen Sheng Fung, Rehena Sultana, John Carson Allen, Min Sung
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: BMC 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/b9dd6a3e981041cd88fefb6727ac8380
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