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Measurement of Fronto-limbic Activity Using an Emotional Oddball Task in Children with Familial High Risk for Schizophrenia
Published on: December 2, 2015
Mood disorders in childhood and adolescence
Thiago Botter Maio Rocha1, Cristian Patrick Zeni, Sheila Cavalcante Caetano
1Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Department of Psychiatry, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto AlegreRS, Brazil.
Abstract:
The identification and treatment of mood disorders in children and adolescents has grown over the last decades. Major depression is one of the most common and debilitating disorders worldwide, imposing a massive burden to the youth population. Bipolar disorder is being increasingly recognized as having its roots early in life, and its presentation during childhood and adolescence has been submitted to extensive research. This review aims to highlight clinical aspects of the current knowledge on mood disorders in the pediatric population, presenting updated information on epidemiology, diagnostic procedures, and management strategies. Limitations of available evidence and future directions of research in the field are also discussed.
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