Depression in Older Adolescents
By Peter M. Lewinsohn, Ph.D., Paul Rohde, Ph.D., & John R. Seeley, M.S.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 8, Number 4, 2001, Pages 12-14
Abstract:
This article outlines the frequency of symptoms, age and gender differences, duration and recurrence, and treatment seeking.
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Depression
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 8, Number 4, 2001
Approximately 5 percent of adolescents suffer from depression. Additionally, many youth suffer from significant impairment but don't meet the criteria for major depression. This issue examines teenage depression, taking a special look at depression among multiethnic youth, the co-occurrence of depression and substance use, and risk and protective factors.
This issue also featured these articles:
- • Adolescent Depressed Mood in a Multi-Ethnic Sample, Pages 4-6
- • Body Image and Eating Disturbances as Risk Factors for Depression, Pages 10-11
- • Depression and Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents, Pages 15-16
- • Depression in Older Adolescents, Pages 12-14
- • Recognizing Teenage Depression, Pages 1,3-4
- • Risk for Depression and Resilience in Late Adolescence, Pages 7-9
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