title: Evaluation and management of pediatric and adolescent depression.
abstract: Youth who have mental health issues are more likely than their peers to seek primary care services. The primary care setting is an appropriate venue for screening and identifying pediatric depression. Additionally, nurse practitioners can provide initial management or referral to psychiatric mental health professionals for evidence-based treatments.
authors.affiliation: Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, CT, USA.
authors.forename: Vanya
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Hamrin
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Antenucci
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Magorno
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D059017:Primary Care Nursing; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult