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Seriously depressed preschoolers.

J H Kashani, G A Carlson

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects preschoolers, presenting with physical symptoms and linked to parental abuse or neglect. This study evaluated 1,000 children, identifying nine cases of pediatric MDD.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child Psychiatry
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Pediatric Mental Health

    Background:

    • Pediatric major depressive disorder (MDD) is underdiagnosed.
    • Preschool-aged children may exhibit unique depressive symptomology.
    • Comprehensive evaluations are crucial for accurate pediatric mental health diagnoses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) in preschoolers.
    • To describe the clinical presentation of pediatric MDD.
    • To explore associations between pediatric MDD and environmental factors.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective, comprehensive evaluation of 1,000 preschoolers.
    • Inclusion of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, third edition (DSM-III) criteria for diagnosis.

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  • Comparison of symptomatic children with a matched control group.

    • Main Results:

    • Nine children (0.9%) met criteria for major depressive disorder (MDD).
    • Pediatric MDD was associated with significant physical symptoms, including somatic complaints.
    • A higher likelihood of parental abuse or neglect was observed in children with MDD.

    Conclusions:

    • Major depressive disorder (MDD) can be diagnosed in preschool-aged children.
    • Physical symptoms are prominent in pediatric MDD.
    • Environmental factors like abuse and neglect are critical considerations in diagnosing and treating pediatric depression.