title: Depression in adolescence.
abstract: Adolescence is an important developmental period for understanding the nature, course, and treatment of depression. Recent research concerned with depressive mood, syndromes, and disorders during adolescence is reviewed, including investigations of the prevalence, course, risk factors, and prevention and treatment programs for each of these three levels of depressive phenomena in adolescence. A broad biopsychosocial perspective on adolescent depression is recommended, and possible directions for future integrative research are proposed. Based on current research and knowledge, implications for research, program, and national policy are considered.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Petersen
authors.forename: B E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Compas
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Brooks-Gunn
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stemmler
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ey
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Grant
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D010553:Personality Development; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents