[{"command":"insert","method":"html","selector":".main","data":"\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022item\u0022\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022item-text pub-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECharacterizing Measurement-Based Care in the Texas Youth Depression and Suicide Research Network (TX-YDSRN)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022item-content\u0022\u003EOne of the main goals of TX-YDSRN is to expand the use of measurement-based care (MBC) in the state of Texas. To assess the current use of standardized measurement across the sites participating in TX-YDSRN, a dedicated committee developed a data collection tool designed to describe whether and how the patients were assessed for depression, anxiety, treatment side effects, and adherence. A subsequent chart review of clinical visits indicated that 71% of sites used standardized depression measures and 64% used anxiety measures. When it came to measures assessing medication adherence and side effects, those were limited to less than 6% for both (despite medication changing in nearly half of the participants), with the majority of the sites using clinical interviews to gauge adherence and side effects. Considering that the use of MBC has been linked to better outcomes in mental health treatment, it is crucial to continue to increase the use of standardized tools.\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESlater, H., AlZubi, Y., Rezaeizadeh, A., Hughes, J. L., Gorman, A., Mayes, T. L., Elmore, J. S., Storch, E. A., Wakefield, S. M., \u0026amp; Trivedi, M. H. (2024). Characterizing measurement-based care in the Texas Youth Depression and Suicide Research Network (TX-YDSRN). \u003Cem\u003EChild Psychiatry \u0026amp; Human Development.\u003C\/em\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10578-023-01653-3\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10578-023-01653-3\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022tag-wrapper\u0022\u003E\u003Cli class=\u0022pub-tag\u0022\u003EMeasurement-Based Care\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli class=\u0022pub-tag\u0022\u003EDepression\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli class=\u0022pub-tag\u0022\u003EAnxiety\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli class=\u0022pub-tag\u0022\u003ESuicidality\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10578-023-01653-3\u0022 class=\u0022p-read-more\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERead More\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022item\u0022\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022item-text pub-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EImproving Identification and Treatment Outcomes of Treatment-Resistant Depression Through Measurement-Based Care\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022item-content\u0022\u003EMeasurement-based care (MBC), the use of formal symptom measurements to guide care, has long been used in medicine (i.e., blood sugar for diabetes, or cholesterol for heart disease). However, MBC has not been widely adopted in psychiatry. This review summarizes the available evidence and shows that utilizing MBC to guide clinical decision-making results in better treatment outcomes in patients with treatment-resistant depression. Self-report scales are easily implemented, allowing healthcare providers without extensive psychiatric training, such as primary care physicians, to use valid, reliable, and easy-to-access measurement tools. The use of MBC to implement depression screening, particularly within primary care, likely leads to earlier detection, better treatment adherence, minimization of side effects, and quicker remission.\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMayes, T. L., Deane, A. E., Aramburu, H., Yagnik, K., \u0026amp; Trivedi, M. H. (2023). Improving identification and treatment outcomes of treatment-resistant depression through measurement-based care. \u003Ci\u003EPsychiatric Clinics of North America\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003E46\u003C\/i\u003E(2), 227\u2013245. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.psc.2023.02.002\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.psc.2023.02.002\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022tag-wrapper\u0022\u003E\u003Cli class=\u0022pub-tag\u0022\u003EMeasurement-Based Care\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli class=\u0022pub-tag\u0022\u003EDepression\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli class=\u0022pub-tag\u0022\u003ETreatment-Resistant Depression\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.psc.2023.02.002\u0022 class=\u0022p-read-more\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERead More\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022item\u0022\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022item-text pub-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIntegration of Measurement-Based Care for Youth Depression and Suicidality Using VitalSign6\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022item-content\u0022\u003EPsychometrically sound measures, ease of administration and scoring, integration with electronic health records, and data-driven suggestions for clinical decision-making are some of the factors that lead to the successful implementation of measurement-based care (MBC) in depression treatment. This study evaluated VitalSign6, a software tool designed to achieve these goals. Almost two thousand youths were screened using VitalSign6 over the course of a year, with almost half of the youth having at least one follow-up assessment. About one quarter achieved remission 4 months after initial screening. Teenagers had higher depression scores, higher suicidality, and more follow-up assessments than younger patients (\u0026lt;12 years of age), while younger patients had higher rates of remission. The process of collecting data and navigating treatment showed that VitalSign6 allows for quick and easy screening of patients, displays clear visual data for providers, and produces tailored treatment recommendations for diverse intervention options. Implementing VitalSign6 eases the MBC rollout process, potentially leading to better outcomes in youth getting treatment for depression.\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMitchell, T. B., Wakefield, S. M., Rezaeizadeh, A., Minhajuddin, A., Pipes, R., Mayes, T. L., Elmore, J. S., \u0026amp; Trivedi, M. H. (2024). Integration of measurement-based care for youth depression and suicidality using vitalsign6. \u003Cem\u003EChild Psychiatry \u0026amp; Human Development.\u003C\/em\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10578-024-01680-8\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10578-024-01680-8\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022tag-wrapper\u0022\u003E\u003Cli class=\u0022pub-tag\u0022\u003EMeasurement-Based Care\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli class=\u0022pub-tag\u0022\u003EDepression\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli class=\u0022pub-tag\u0022\u003ESuicidality\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10578-024-01680-8\u0022 class=\u0022p-read-more\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERead More\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022item\u0022\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022item-text pub-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMeasurement Choices for Youth Suicidality\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022item-content\u0022\u003EWith alarming rates of suicide among youth, the use of valid and reliable suicidality screening tools is vital. Many youths who end up screening positive for suicidal ideation display no apparent mental health challenges, thus screening plays an important role in helping to manage this mental health crisis. This review proposes that primary care is an optimal setting to detect suicidality early and provide appropriate monitoring and care. While the preferred tools used to assess suicidality can vary drastically among providers, with some preferring self-report questionnaires and others relying on clinician-administered forms, they all involve similar questions concerning suicidal thoughts, behaviors, and plans. The authors also provide an overview of available measures of youth suicidality, discussing their psychometric characteristics as well as clinical feasibility. \u003Cp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBusby, D. R., Hughes, J. L., Walters, M., Ihediwa, A., Adeniran, M., Goodman, L., \u0026amp; Mayes, T. L. (2023). Measurement choices for youth suicidality. \u003Cem\u003EChild Psychiatry \u0026amp; Human Development.\u003C\/em\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10578-023-01627-5\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10578-023-01627-5\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022tag-wrapper\u0022\u003E\u003Cli class=\u0022pub-tag\u0022\u003EMeasurement-Based Care\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli class=\u0022pub-tag\u0022\u003ESuicidality\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10578-023-01627-5\u0022 class=\u0022p-read-more\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERead More\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022item\u0022\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022item-text pub-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMeasurement-Based Care for Depression in Youth: Practical Considerations for Selecting Measures to Assess Depression, Associated Features and Functioning\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022item-content\u0022\u003EDespite the growing understanding of youth depression, there remains a need for a more precise diagnosis and more effective symptom management. In this article, the authors argue for the use of a variety of research-backed measurements and rating scales to assess depression. The use of these scales produces a more reliable diagnosis and allows healthcare providers to objectively track treatment progress. In addition to measuring depressive symptoms, rating scales can be used to assess related mental health features (e.g. anxiety) and other important outcomes (e.g. quality of life). For some families, completing a depression measure is the first time they hear language that describes their symptoms. This aids in the recognition of at-risk individuals and helps overcome stigma by normalizing discussion of mental health, ultimately leading to more equitable mental health care.\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGarza, C., Chapa, D., Hernandez, C., Aramburu, H., Mayes, T. L., \u0026amp; Emslie, G. J. (2024). Measurement-based care for depression in youth: Practical considerations for selecting measures to assess depression, associated features and functioning. \u003Cem\u003EChild Psychiatry \u0026amp; Human Development.\u003C\/em\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10578-023-01652-4\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10578-023-01652-4\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022tag-wrapper\u0022\u003E\u003Cli class=\u0022pub-tag\u0022\u003EMeasurement-Based Care\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli class=\u0022pub-tag\u0022\u003EDepression\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10578-023-01652-4\u0022 class=\u0022p-read-more\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERead More\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022item\u0022\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022item-text pub-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EShifting From Best Practice to Standard Practice: Implementing Measurement-Based Care in Health Systems\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022item-content\u0022\u003EThere is a large unmet need for mental healthcare in the United States, where depression is one of the most common psychiatric illnesses. Measurement-based care (MBC) is a strategy that can be implemented in primary care settings to improve patient outcomes over care as usual, and MBC can be applied toward the detection and tracking of depression symptoms. The two components of MBC are 1) the repeated, systematic measurement of symptoms for screening and monitoring and 2) using those measurements to guide treatment. This paper provides an overview of MBC and details the benefits and barriers to implementation in the context of depression treatment. Making MBC standard practice can lead to earlier detection and intervention, increase access to care, and help decrease high rates of untreated depression.\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDeane, A. E., Elmore, J. S., Mayes, T. L., Robinson, S., AlZubi, Y., Wakefield, S. M., \u0026amp; Trivedi, M. H. (2024). Shifting from best practice to standard practice: Implementing measurement-based care in Health Systems. \u003Cem\u003EChild Psychiatry \u0026amp; Human Development\u003C\/em\u003E. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10578-024-01715-0\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10578-024-01715-0\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022tag-wrapper\u0022\u003E\u003Cli class=\u0022pub-tag\u0022\u003EMeasurement-Based Care\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10578-024-01715-0\u0022 class=\u0022p-read-more\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERead More\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","settings":null}]