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Depression in infancy.

Miri Keren1, Sam Tyano

  • 1Tel-Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine, Lebanon Street, Tel-Aviv 69978, Israel. addressofkeren@internet-zahav.net

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|September 6, 2006
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Infant depression (0-3 years) is a developing concept, mirroring earlier understandings of depression in older age groups. This review explores its causes, diagnosis, and treatment, questioning if it can be a primary condition.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatric Psychiatry
  • Infant Mental Health

Background:

  • The concept of depression in infancy (0-3 years) is a recent area of study.
  • Its historical development parallels that of depression in older age groups.

Observation:

  • Early observations by Spitz identified "anaclitic depression."
  • Bowlby described infant separation responses in three phases.
  • Kreisler linked severe feeding issues with infant depression.

Findings:

  • This article reviews the diverse causes of infant depression.
  • Clinical examples are provided to illustrate these causes.
  • A key question remains whether infant depression can be primary.

Implications:

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  • The review covers diagnostic criteria, differential diagnoses, and prognoses for infant depression.
  • It also addresses specific therapeutic considerations for this age group.
  • Understanding infant depression is crucial for early intervention and long-term mental health outcomes.