Kids As Young As 3 Can Have Chronic Depression
Depression in children as young as 3 is real and not just a passing grumpy mood, according to provocative new research. The study is billed as the first to show major depression can be chronic even in very young children, contrary to the stereotype of the happy-go-lucky preschooler.
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Little Attention Paid to Effect of Parents' Depression on Their Children The Institute of Medicine notes there are large gaps in knowledge about the effects of parental depression on children and a need for multigenerational approaches to care.
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Family Guide to Systems of Care for Children With Mental Health Needs A
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Pediatricians Gain 'Safety Net' Through Psychiatric Consults Pediatricians will feel comfortable prescribing and following patients if they can consult with a psychiatrist who serves as a safety net for them.
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Pediatric Depression, Anxiety Symptoms Often Overlooked Depression and anxiety in children and teens frequently present with a different appearance than that of the adult conditions.
(More from Psychiatric News 07/04/08)
Depression and anxiety in children and teens frequently present with a different appearance than that of the adult conditions.
(More from Psychiatric News 07/04/08)
Nationwide Report Estimates One in Every 12 Adolescents Experienced Major Depression in the Past Year
About 2.1 million teens aged 12 to 17 experienced a major depressive episode in the past year, according to a new nationwide report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. For almost half of the teens, depression drastically reduced their abilities to deal with aspects of their daily lives, the report said.
(More from SAMHSA 5/13/08)
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