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Attachment and depression. Implications for family therapy.

S B Sexson1, D N Glanville, N J Kaslow

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|July 14, 2001
PubMed
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Attachment theory helps understand childhood depression. More research is needed on factors influencing the attachment-depression link, informing family interventions for depressed youth.

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Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Attachment theory provides a framework for understanding the interplay between normal development and depression from infancy through adolescence.
  • Existing research suggests a link between attachment relationships and depression, but further investigation into mediating and moderating factors is required.
  • Current literature informs family-centered interventions for depressed youth with attachment issues, including those with a depressed parent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of attachment theory in conceptualizing childhood depression.
  • To identify specific factors that mediate and moderate the association between attachment and depression.
  • To inform the development of effective family-oriented clinical interventions for depressed youth.

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Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of existing literature on attachment theory and childhood depression.
  • Conceptual analysis of the relationship between attachment, development, and depressive symptoms.
  • Informing the design of clinical interventions based on theoretical and empirical findings.

Main Results:

  • Attachment theory is a valuable lens for examining depression across developmental stages.
  • Understanding mediating and moderating factors is crucial for clarifying the attachment-depression link.
  • Family-based interventions incorporating developmental principles are promising for treating depressed youth with attachment problems.

Conclusions:

  • Attachment relationships significantly influence the development and manifestation of depression in youth.
  • Family interventions tailored to the specific needs of depressed youth and their families, informed by attachment theory, hold potential.
  • Further research, including treatment efficacy and effectiveness studies, is necessary to validate these interventions.