title: Depression, pathological dependence, and risky behaviour in adolescence.
abstract: During adolescence, there is an increased chance of increased incidence of depression and the development of addictive/dependent behaviours such as pathological gambling, excessive Internet use and compulsive shopping, Here we present a psychoeducational approach in the schools of Pescara and Penne to identify and treat these problems.
authors.affiliation: Centro di Salute Mentale Comune di Pescara, Pescara, Italy. marilisaamorosi@virgilio.it
authors.forename: Marialisa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Amorosi
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ruggieri
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Franchi
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Masci
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016739:Behavior, Addictive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D003858:Dependency, Psychological; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005715:Gambling / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007558:Italy; D008297:Male; D009769:Object Attachment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012572:School Health Services