Title: Depression in childhood and adolescence - Wikipedia
Headings: Depression in childhood and adolescence
Depression in childhood and adolescence
Contents
Base rates and prevalence
Suicidal intent
Risk factor
Comorbidity
Social causes
Diagnosis
Assessment
Correlation between adolescent depression and adulthood obesity
Correlation between child depression and adolescent cardiac risks
Distinction from major depressive disorder in adults
Treatment
Talk therapy
Cognitive therapy
Behavioral therapy
Interpersonal therapy
Family therapy
Antidepressants
History
Controversies
Legitimacy as a diagnosis
Diagnosis controversy
Measurement reliability
Treatment issues
References

Content: The prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities during adolescence may vary by race and ethnicity. Social causes
Adolescents are engaged in a search for identity and meaning in their lives. They have also been regarded as a unique group with a wide range of difficulties and problems in their transition to adulthood. Academic pressure, intrapersonal and interpersonal difficulties, death of loved ones, illnesses, and loss of relationships have shown to be significant stressors in young people. While it is a normal part of development in adolescence to often experience distressing and disabling emotions, there is an increasing incidence of mental illness globally, mainly because of the breakdown in traditional social and family structures. Depression is usually a response to life events such as relationship or financial problems, physical illness, bereavement, etc. Some people can become depressed for no obvious reason and their suffering is just as real as those reacting from life events. Psychological makeup can also play a role in vulnerability to depression. People who have low self-esteem, who constantly view themselves and the world with pessimism, or are readily overwhelmed by stress may be especially prone to depression. Community surveys find that women are more likely than men to say they are under stress.