1. Childhood Depression
Depression in Children and Adolescents Depressive disorders have an effect on both the functioning and adjustment of young people. Among children and adolescents, depressive disorders increase the risks of illness and interpersonal problems long after the depressive episode has been resolved ("Depression in Children and Adolescents"). Because of the problems with depression going unrecognized, the chance of suicide is increased between the ages of nine and 17. This disorder often goes unrecognized because of the children's age. The health care professional, teachers and parents ali...
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