Depression in the adolescent patient.
Depression in adolescence is a major public health problem that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A large number of clinically depressed adolescents still are unrecognized and untreated. This chapter provides pediatricians with useful guidelines for recognizing and managing adolescent depression in a primary care setting.
Beasley
P J
PJ
Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Beardslee
W R
WR
D000293:Adolescent; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods
D000928:Antidepressive Agents