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[Depression in children and adolescents]
1Institutionen för barn- och ungdomspsykiatri, Akademiska Sjukhuset, Uppsala.
Nordisk Medicin
|October 1, 1996
Summary
Childhood and adolescent depression is increasingly common, with higher prevalence after puberty and a notable female predominance. This juvenile depression is often recurrent, posing significant risks for suicide attempts and chronic conditions.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Mental Health Research
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Childhood and adolescent depression prevalence appears higher than 50 years ago.
- Prepubertal depression affects 0.5–2% of children.
- Postpubertal depression shows increased prevalence and a female preponderance.
Purpose:
- To analyze the trends and characteristics of juvenile depression.
- To highlight the increasing prevalence of depression in young people.
- To underscore the long-term risks associated with juvenile depression.
Summary:
- Juvenile depression is increasingly prevalent, with higher rates observed after puberty and a significant female predominance.
- This condition is frequently recurrent, with a 75–100% risk of recurrence within 5–8 years.
- Approximately 40% of young individuals with depression face a risk of attempted suicide before early adulthood, and at least 10% experience chronic depression.
Impact:
- Increased awareness of juvenile depression's rising incidence and severity.
- Highlights the critical need for early intervention and long-term management strategies.
- Informs public health policies and clinical practice for pediatric mental health care.