Depression in Young People: More than Just a Bad Day-A Concept Analysis

Suicide from depression is the second leading cause of death in young people. To better understand depression, a concept analysis was conducted using the Lorraine Walker and Kay Avant method.

Three electronic databases searched using keywords such as depress*, stigma, and feeling depressed yielded 40 articles in English from 2006 through 2016.

Primary attribute was depressed mood; stress was the primary antecedent found in young people. Consequences included health, emotional, and financial well-being.

A better understanding of depression by healthcare providers can foster quicker assessment and treatment in young people and impact final outcome-suicide.