Mondays' References: Adolescent Depression, and others

It's Monday and it feels like Monday - lots of challenges or maybe it's just that my digestion is out of whack and I feel lousy! Ugh! I get a lot of info and a lot of ideas around the issues related to mental health, mental illness and families. So I thought I would put together a couple of some of the more important references and referrals for a quick look.
First, from a friend who is a constant and effective activist for children's mental health: The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on Depression Screenings for Adolescents. This group is urging physicians across America to routinely screen adolescents between the ages of 12 to 18 years old when appropriate services are in place for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. THIS IS IMPORTANT INFORMATION SO PLEASE CHECK IT OUT.
Do you know about Mental Health America? Check them out for lots of great info, ideas, and referrals - plus they are having a conference in DC in June.
NAMI has introduced a Family Guide: Reinvesting in the Community: A Family Guide to Expanding Home and Community-Based Mental Health Services and Supports. This will inform families about the importance of expanding the home and community-based supports available to children and youth with mental illness and their families.
So, check these out and I'll catch up with you later in the week...