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Adolescent depression: important facts that matter.

L M Pullen1, M A Modrcin-McCarthy, E V Graf

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA. lpullen@utk.edu

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing : Official Publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc
|January 9, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent depression is higher in 15- to 16-year-olds, females, and smokers. Alcohol use also correlates with increased depression in this age group, highlighting risks associated with substance use.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Adolescent Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Adolescent depression is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding risk factors is crucial for effective intervention.
  • Previous research indicates potential links between lifestyle factors and mental health in adolescents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between adolescent depression and key demographic and behavioral variables.
  • To examine differences in depression scores based on age, gender, smoking status, and alcohol use.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative, descriptive survey design was employed.
  • 217 adolescents completed validated depression inventories (Beck Depression Inventory or Children's Depression Inventory) and a demographic questionnaire.

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Main Results:

  • Adolescents aged 15–16 years, females, and smokers reported significantly higher depression scores compared to younger age groups and males.
  • Alcohol use was associated with double the depression levels in 15–16-year-olds.
  • No significant differences in depression were observed in the 17–19-year-old age group.

Conclusions:

  • Depression in adolescents increases with age (up to 16 years), is more prevalent in females, and is associated with smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Nurses can play a vital role in implementing interventions to promote healthy lifestyles and mitigate adolescent depression and substance abuse.