Background Adolescence represents a vulnerable period for the onset of depression.
Globally, there is a need to better understand risk factors for adolescent depression to inform …

Objective Adolescence is a formative and turbulent phase where physiological,
psychosocial, and cognitive changes leave adolescents vulnerable to psychological …

Background Adolescent depression has been recognized as a complex problem that
presents a global public health challenge. Left undetected and untreated, depression can …

Depression is a developmental phenomenon. Considerable progress has been made in
describing the syndrome, establishing its prevalence and features, providing clues as to its …

Objective Several studies conducted in high-income countries have found an association
between depressive symptoms and risky behaviors among adolescents. Evidence from low …

This month's issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health includes three articles that focus on
the detection and outcome of depression in adolescence [1e3]. This editorial attempts to …

Objective Experiencing depression in adolescence can disrupt important developmental
processes, which can have longstanding effects on socioeconomic status and relationships …

Background Adolescence is a peak time for the onset of depression, but little is known about
what adolescents can do to reduce their own level of risk. Method This study employed the …

Background: First onsets of depression are especially common in adolescent females and
often develop into chronic/recurrent illness. Surprisingly few studies have comprehensively …

Background Adolescent depression may increase risk for poor mental health outcomes in
adulthood. The objective of this study was to systematically review the literature on the …