The Burden of Depression in Adolescents and the Importance of Early Recognition
Mental health disorders are frequent during the developmental years, particularly in adolescents. The leading cause of disability in young people are neuropsychiatric conditions, which if left untreated may severely affect development, including educational and social achievements. It has been reported that 10%-20% of individuals experience a form of mental disorder during childhood and adolescence worldwide.1 One-half of them arise by 14 years of age.2
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Annamaria Petito, Tudor Lucian Pop, Leyla Namazova-Baranova, Julije Mestrovic, Luigi Nigri, Mehmet Vural, Michele Sacco, Ida Giardino, Pietro Ferrara, Massimo Pettoello-Mantovani Tags: European Paediatric Association Source Type: research
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