In this episode of the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/integral-health-resources/id999222572">Integral Health Resources Podcast</a>, I discuss the new depression screening guidelines proposed by the The US Preventive Services Task Force, the response to these guidelines by Allen Frances, and the perils of podcast procrastination. 
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Related articles:
<li><a href="http://www.statnews.com/2016/02/08/depression-screening-benefits-downsides/">Depression screening for adults and adolescents has benefits, but don&#8217;t ignore the downsides</a></li>
 (Debate between Karina Davidson and Allen Frances)
<li><a href="http://www.sbs.com.au/topics/life/health/article/2016/01/28/screen-everyone-depression-good-intention-very-bad-idea">Screen everyone for depression? Good intention, very bad idea</a> (Allen Frances)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/new-depression-screening-guidelines-outline-very-helpful-yet-achievable-goals-2-201602049156">New depression screening guidelines outline very helpful, yet achievable goals</a> (Harvard Medical School)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/saving-normal/201602/do-antipsychotics-help-or-harm-psychotic-symptoms">Do Antipsychotics Help or Harm Psychotic Symptoms?</a> (Allen Frances)</li>
<li><a href="http://behaviorismandmentalhealth.com/2016/01/19/are-psychiatric-disorders-brain-diseases/">Are ‘Psychiatric Disorders’ Brain Diseases?</a> (Phil Hickey)</li>
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IHR Podcast #16: Critical Thinking

Reflections on attention, self-knowledge, and the mental health profession.