Psychological test as a mass-screening system for depression
Ueki, H.; Ogawa, N.; Tanaka, M.; Takai, A.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine 52(5): 1370-1377
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0047-1852 PMID: 8007417 Document Number: 427734
A mass-screening system for depression is aimed at calculation of the prevalence rate, or at mental health checks in employees. But with the recent increased interest in mental health and QOL, depression has become an important issue at every stage of the life cycle. In this paper, we review psychological screening tests for child, adult and aged from the viewpoint of life cycle. Some tests, especially for children and the aged need further tests regarding reliability and validity. What is clarified and which approach in mental health is indicated by the screening test must be further examined. Further development of screening tests, appropriate to each life cycle, is needed.