Depression and Depressive Disorders

M. Flynn, K. D. Rudolph

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Abstract

Depressive disorders are prevalent and recurrent forms of psychopathology that increase dramatically during adolescence and have detrimental correlates and consequences for numerous aspects of functioning. This article provides an overview of the nature, epidemiology, etiology, assessment, treatment, and preventive interventions of depressive disorders during adolescence.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Adolescence
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages127-135
Number of pages9
Volume3
ISBN (Print)9780123739513
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Adolescence
  • Assessment
  • Comorbidity
  • Depressive disorders
  • Emotional development
  • Etiology
  • Gender differences
  • Prevalence
  • Prevention
  • Treatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Dentistry
  • General Medicine

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