Adolescent Depression
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Teen use of antidepressants
Google Video
Video presents the negative and positive consequences of antidepressants for adolescent depression through the lives of three teens. Experts contribute insight.
How effective are SSRIs?
National Institute of Mental Health
Medication is a common treatment for adolescent depression. Learn about the research behind using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
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Depression symptoms 101
Psych Central
Learn how to recognize adolescent depression with this quick and simple list of physical, social and behavioral symptoms.
Screening for depression
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Screening tool can be a helpful first step for teens who think they suffer from adolescent depression.
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All about adolescent depression
Help Guide
Comprehensive overview for adolescent depression includes contact info for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and a Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Finder.
Closer look at depression
Amer. Acad. of Family Physicians
Research on how doctors should perceive childhood and adolescent depression. Charts with diagnostic criteria, suicide risk factors, and treatment.
Coping with a crisis
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Valuable tips for those coping with adolescent depression and suicide. Useful for friends and family.
Depression facts for teens
Psychology Info
Important information about adolescent depression written for teens: symptoms, treatment, myths and how to get help.
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Data on major risk factors
Focus Adolescent Services
A devastating risk of adolescent depression is suicide. Provides information on other risk factors, how to seek help, and a parents' helpline number.
Help with suicide prevention
Healthology
Watch Dr. Peter Jensen explain why suicide sometimes accompanies adolescent depression. This great video will teach you the warning signs and risk factors to watch for.
School screening test for issues like adolescent depression is debated. Provides facts and personal stories of students' experiences.
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Migraines and depression
MSNBC
Recent research suggests teens who suffer from migraines are at higher risk for adolescent depression, suicide and panic disorder.

