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Original Article
Screening for depression and anxiety disorder in children with headache
Sang Mi Lee, Jung-Rim Yoon, Yoon Young Yi, Soyong Eom, Joon Soo Lee, Heung Dong Kim, Keun-Ah Cheon, Hoon-Chul Kang
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2015;58(2):64-68.   Published online February 28, 2015
Purpose

The purpose of this study was to investigate the importance of initial screening tests for depression and anxiety disorders in children with headache. In addition, this study evaluated whether the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) and Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale (RCMAS) are suitable for screening symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Methods

A retrospective chart review was conducted of 720 children aged 7-17...