title: Early detection of adolescent mood disorders.
abstract: Adolescent depression remains significantly underdiagnosed despite its official recognition since 1975 and its association with high morbidity and mortality. With the exception of teachers, physicians are the professionals most likely to see depressed youngsters. This article attempts to increase the physician's awareness of adolescent depression.
authors.affiliation: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, USD School of Medicine, Sioux Falls.
authors.forename: V S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Bhatara
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010552:Personality Assessment; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012307:Risk Factors; D000092864:Suicide Prevention