Pediatric Collections: Depression and Suicide Prevention

This collection of articles, resources, and commentaries on depression and suicide prevention offers pediatricians an overview of one of the most pressing public health problems facing the field. Ranging from calls-to-action to practical guidelines for screening and treatment to reports of efforts to improve quality of care, this collection is worth perusing. Key articles describe the growing prevalence of these conditions and the vast problem of undertreatment. The updated GLAD-PC depression guidelines, the American Academy of Pediatrics policy on suicide and suicide attempts, and links to validated screening instruments provide practical tools for pediatricians.