Major Depressive Episode and Treatment among Adolescents. National Survey on Drug Use and Health Report

摘要

Depression involves persistent sadness, discouragement, loss of feelings of self-worth, and loss of interest in usual activities, and each year it affects millions of adolescents. Although many treatment options are available for depression--including psychotherapeutic approaches and medications--many adolescents who need these services may not access them. Increasing parental, caregiver, and teacher awareness of the signs of adolescent depression and ensuring that effective mental health treatment services are easily accessible may help to increase service utilization and improve the current and future well-being of America's adolescents.