Abstract

Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. Severe depression can lead to suicidality. The rate of suicide steadily increased in the past decade becoming the second leading cause of death among youths ages 10–24 years old. This chapter discusses diagnosis, screening, and treatment recommendations of patients presenting with depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationClinical Considerations in School-based Health
Subtitle of host publicationAn Evidence-Based Guide for Physicians, Advanced practice providers and School nurses
PublisherSpringer Science+Business Media
Pages593-599
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9783031857652
ISBN (Print)9783031857645
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2025

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Medicine

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