Which of the following is a priority assessment for a child in the initial stages of antidepressant treatment?
1. School successes
2. Food preferences
3. Suicide assessment
4. Family functioning
3
Rationale: Children, adolescents, and young adults are at risk for suicidal behaviors early in the treatment with antidepressants. Family functioning, school successes, and eating are important assessments, but not as important as assessing for lethality/suicidality.
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