Recognizing Teenage Depression
By Karen L. Swartz, M.D.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 8, Number 4, 2001, Pages 1,3-4, Item# A84-SWARTZ
Dr. Swartz discusses the difference between feeling sad and serious depression, the symptoms of teenage depression, what to do if you suspect someone is depressed, and the risks of not seeking treatment.
This article can be found in the issue:
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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