MAJOR DEPRESSION IN ADOLESCENTS: RISK FACTORS, PROTECTIVE FACTORS AND RESILIENCY: A REVIEW
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MAJOR DEPRESSION IN ADOLESCENTS: RISK FACTORS, PROTECTIVE FACTORS AND RESILIENCY: A REVIEW

Turk J Child Adolesc Ment Health 2006;13(2):87-94
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Abstract

Objective:

The purpose of this review article, is to review the risk factors, preventive factors and resiliency in adolescent depression.

Method:

Articles about the risk factors and preventive factors in adolescent depression were screened from Medline. Selected articles were reviewed and results were discussed.

Results:

Adolescent depression is a multifactorial disorder in which biological and environmental risk factors play a role in its development. Not all adolescents exposed to these risk factors develop depression and these are called as resilient adolescents.

Discussion:

Prevention programs which cover early detection of adolescent depression and detection of resiliency and protective factors in high risk adolesents are needed.

Keywords: adolescent, depression, risk factors, protective factors, resilience