Adolescent depression. Part 1. Diagnosis.
Clinical depression among adolescents results in significant morbidity, including somatic distress and impaired cognitive, interpersonal, and academic functioning. Risk factors are clearly identifiable, and family physicians should have a high index of suspicion. Depression is the primary risk factor for adolescent suicide.
Garland
E J
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University of British Columbia.
D000293:Adolescent; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors