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[Anxiety and depression in adolescents]
1Klinik für Kinder und Jugendpsychiatrie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Blumenstraße 8, 69115, Heidelberg, Deutschland. franz.resch@med.uni-heidelberg.de.
Summary
Anxiety and depression surged in adolescents before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting development. This review details clinical forms, developmental paths, and therapeutic strategies for these common adolescent emotional disorders.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Developmental Psychology
- Public Health
Context:
- Adolescent mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, were rising pre-pandemic.
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly exacerbated these trends in young people.
- Subclinical forms of these disorders carry significant clinical implications for adolescent development.
Purpose:
- To detail clinical manifestations and developmental trajectories of anxiety and depression in adolescents.
- To explore pathogenetic factors, including genetic vulnerability, psychosocial stressors, and gender differences.
- To highlight the role of shame, emotional dialogue, and self-regulation in adolescent mental health.
Summary:
- The article examines the multifaceted nature of adolescent anxiety and depression, including specific forms like avolitional depression.
- It discusses the interplay of genetic and environmental factors, noting higher prevalence in females.
- Emphasis is placed on the impact of current events, shame, and caregiver-child emotional dialogue on adolescent mental well-being.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of adolescent anxiety and depression, aiding clinicians and researchers.
- Informs therapeutic interventions by detailing developmental paths and contributing factors.
- Underscores the importance of early detection and intervention for subclinical presentations and developmental tasks.
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