Depresja nastolatków

The prevalence of depression in children and adolescents ranges from 2 to 8 percent of the population, depending upon age and the methods used to screen individuals. Undiagnosed and untreated depression places people at increased risk for illness and interpersonal as well as psychosocial difficulties. In addition, depression is associated with increased risk of suicidal behaviors particularly among adolescent boys.

Wytyczne dotyczące diagnozy i leczenia

• Badania przesiewowe w kierunku depresji u dzieci i młodzieży

Materiały prętów

• Czy Twój nastolatek ma depresję?

Narzędzia do badań przesiewowych

• Nastolatek PHQ-9