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Depression in the child and adolescent.

Glen R Elliott1, Susan Smiga

  • 1Children's Center at Langley Porter, University of California, San Francisco, 401 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA. glene@lppi.ucsf.edu

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|October 16, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Childhood depression is common, but effective treatments exist. Early recognition by primary care physicians is crucial for managing this serious disorder and preventing severe outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Pediatric Mental Health

Background:

  • Depression is a prevalent mental health disorder affecting children and adolescents.
  • Early identification and intervention are critical to prevent severe consequences, including fatality.
  • Primary care physicians play a vital role in recognizing and managing pediatric depression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of primary care physicians recognizing and managing childhood and adolescent depression.
  • To highlight the availability of effective interventions for pediatric depression.
  • To guide clinicians on treatment choices and the need for specialist consultation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing evidence on the features, diagnosis, and treatment of depression in children and adolescents.
  • Emphasis on clinical signs and symptoms that may require direct inquiry.
  • Guidance on treatment selection and management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Effective interventions for childhood and adolescent depression are available.
  • Treatment response rates to studied interventions are generally high.
  • Recurrence of depression is a common challenge in this population.

Conclusions:

  • Primary care physicians must be adept at identifying depression in young patients.
  • Prompt and appropriate treatment can significantly improve outcomes.
  • Consultation with child and adolescent psychiatrists is recommended for complex or severe cases, particularly those involving suicidal ideation or harm to others.

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