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[Depression in adolescents and family functioning]
Rafael Leyva-Jiménez1, Ana María Hernández-Juárez, Gabriela Nava-Jiménez
1Unidad de Medicina Familiar (UMF) 53, León, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guanajuato, Mexico. leyvajimenez@msn.com
Revista Medica Del Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social
|August 19, 2007
Summary
Nearly 30% of adolescents experience depression, with young females significantly more affected than males. Rigidly dispersed family structures were linked to higher depression rates in adolescents.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent mental health
- Psychiatry
- Family studies
Context:
- Adolescent depression is a growing public health concern.
- Understanding the interplay between family dynamics and adolescent mental well-being is crucial.
Purpose:
- To investigate the prevalence of depression among adolescents.
- To examine the relationship between family functioning and adolescent depression.
Summary:
- A study of 252 adolescents (134 males, 118 females, average age 16) utilized the Birleson depression self-rating scale and FACES III.
- Results indicated an overall depression rate of 29.8%, with significantly higher rates in females (42.4%) compared to males (18.7%).
- Adolescents with depression were more likely to come from rigidly dispersed families, while those without depression often reported flexible or structurally/rigidly agglutinated family environments.
Impact:
- Findings highlight a significant burden of depression in the adolescent population.
- Suggests the need for early detection of adolescent depression in primary care.
- Emphasizes the potential role of family dynamics in adolescent mental health outcomes.
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