title: Depressive illnesses in children and adolescents: a review of current concepts.
abstract: Considerable progress has been made in our understanding of depressive illnesses in childhood and adolescence, especially over the last several years. A number of major books on the subject have now appeared, along with a large number of individual papers. This paper attempts to summarize current knowledge, and indicates developmental, age-related and other issues which still require further study.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000302:Adrenal Cortex / Q000378:metabolism; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D003907:Dexamethasone; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000378:metabolism; D007099:Imipramine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D010553:Personality Development; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011599:Psychopathology; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D003907:Dexamethasone; D013006:Growth Hormone; D007099:Imipramine; D006854:Hydrocortisone