DEPRESSION
The guidelines were first published in 2007 in the journal Pediatrics and were a response to the fact that, because children and teens do not receive adequate access to mental health professionals, they’re not getting properly diagnosed with depression. The 2007 version of the guidelines read:
Research shows that only 50% of adolescents with depression are diagnosed before they reach adulthood. In primary care (PC), as many as 2 in 3 depressed youth are not identified by their PC clinicians and do not receive any kind of care. Even when diagnosed by PC physicians, only half of these patients are treated appropriately. Now, over 10 years later, the AAP-endorsed guidelines have been updated as many primary care pediatricians still say it’s not in the scope of their practice to manage adolescent depression. Because of this, the new guidelines help pediatricians train their practice to provide mental health care for patients. The new update also fully endorses implementing a universal screening for those 12 and up for depression, something not previously found in the 2007 version. The screening would be through a self-reporting form, which co-author of the guidelines Rachel A. Zuckerbrot tells NPR make more sense with teenagers who open up more when they’re not directly answering a doctor’s questions. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 3.1 million teenagers aged 12 to 17 in the US have had at least one major depressive episode, which are more prevalent among teen girls. And a 2016 study found that depression in teenagers is on the rise, with adolescents experiencing major depressive episodes in a 12-month period increased from 8.7 percent in 2005 to 11.3 percent in 2014. Source -Jezebel
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7/20/2018 14:45:40
One of the most common things among teens nowadays is the fact that most of them are fighting a battle that could lead to depression. It's one of the most sensitive topics yet people are so afraid to talk about it. This is a good suggestion from these pediatricians. Aside from this advice, we need to check on one another. It would be ideal to always check your friends if they are okay or not. That may be a simple gesture f but it could mean a lot and capable of saving lives!
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SOOTHING EMOTIONS WILL GUIDE YOU WITH RESEARCH, ARTICLES, AND INTERACTIVE TOOLS TO HELP YOU ON THE JOURNEY OF NAVIGATING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH. Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living.
More than just a bout of the blues, depression isn't a weakness and you can't simply "snap out" of it. Depression may require long-term treatment. But don't get discouraged. Most people with depression feel better with medication, psychological counseling or both. Archives
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