A government-appointed panel is urging all doctors to routinely screen their teen patients for depression.
According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which sets guidelines for doctors on a wide variety of health issues, nearly 2 million teens suffer from depression, but most go undiagnosed.
Because depression leads to lingering sadness, social isolation, school problems and even suicide, screening and early treatment
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A new study in the February issue of the Journal of Development & Behavioral Pediatrics reports that an Internet program helps to reduce depression symptoms and prevents future episodes of depression in teens.
The program, called “Project CATCH-IT,” uses proven methods, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral activation and interpersonal therapy, to teach the teens to change their behavior and to learn better
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Persistent bouts of insomnia in young adults can increase their risk of developing depression, says a new report.
A long-term study of almost 600 young adults found that those with annual one-month periods of insomnia found the incidents of sleeplessness gradually increased over two decades, especially among women. In 40 percent of subjects, insomnia developed into more chronic forms over time,.
Insomnia lasting
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Teenagers who are subjected to bullying and teasing are at risk of becoming depressed, but those from either low-income or wealthier families may be particularly vulnerable, new research hints.
The study of nearly 5,400 Swedish high school students found that those who said they’d often been ridiculed
or teased were at greater risk of having symptoms of depression.
However, that risk was influenced by
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In adolescents, physical inactivity is associated with emotional and behavioral problems, suggests a Finnish study of more than 7,000 teenagers who took part in a survey that assessed their levels of physical activity and mental and emotional health.
Boys who reported less than one hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity a week had more symptoms of anxiety, withdrawal and depression than boys who were more active. Inactive
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We all know that adolescence can be a tumultuous time. Many changes occur simultaneously and it can be difficult to navigate this successfully. Your child may not understand why they are feeling the way they are. They may not share their feelings with parents. They may talk to friends or peers.
Watch for these signs of depression in teens:
Withdrawal from friends, family, hobbies, sports and other activitiesDepressed
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