Journal article
Prepubertal depression: Diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas
Current psychiatry reports, v 8(2), pp 121-126
Apr 2006
PMID: 16539887
Abstract
Childhood depression is underrecognized. Longitudinal studies have found that depression is a chronic and relapsing disorder in children aged 6 years and older. Now there is evidence that a depressive syndrome can occur in preschool children. De.ning depressive syndromes in preschool and elementary-school children has been a challenge. Children should be seen in the context of their social environment (ie, family and peer group) and their larger physical and cultural surroundings. A developmental perspective is important in diagnosing psychopathology in children. Evaluation should include a complete medical assessment to rule out underlying medical causes. A structured clinical interview and rating scales are helpful in determining whether a child or adolescent is depressed. Evidence-based treatment guidelines are limited. The diagnosis of depression in young children remains an active area of debate and study. Clearly more research is needed.
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Details
- Title
- Prepubertal depression: Diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas
- Creators
- Roomana Sheikh - Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaElizabeth Weller - Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaRonald Weller - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Publication Details
- Current psychiatry reports, v 8(2), pp 121-126
- Publisher
- Springer Nature B.V
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychiatry
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-33645572900
- Other Identifier
- 991021899090404721