Young adolescent girls' experience of non-clinical depression

Research studies indicate that so-called non-clinical or normal depression is a common and widespread phenomenon among adolescents with as many as one in five experiencing aspects of depression. The critical period for the emergence of depression among adolescents appears to be in early adolescence...

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Published in:	Education (Chula Vista) Vol. 124; no. 2; pp. 269 - 288
Main Authors:	Snyman, MV, Phil, M, Poggenpoel, M, Myburgh, CPH
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Project Innovation (Alabama) 22-12-2003 Project Innovation Austin LLC
Subjects:	Demographic aspects Depression (Mood disorder) Depression, Mental Health aspects Psychological aspects Teenage girls
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Summary:	Research studies indicate that so-called non-clinical or normal depression is a common and widespread phenomenon among adolescents with as many as one in five experiencing aspects of depression. The critical period for the emergence of depression among adolescents appears to be in early adolescence at about the onset of puberty, with girls being the gender predominantly affected. From recent research studies it appears that not only is there an increase in the incidence of depression among adolescents but there is a trend towards an earlier age onset of depression. This early onset forecasts a virulent lifetime course of the disorder, causing a recurring form of depression which has a debilitating effect on the overall functioning and future quality of life of adolescents. Current research on adolescent depression indicates that depression is particularly responsive to intervention during the early adolescent years and that early identification will prevent the development of a chronic and severe form of depression in adolescents.
ISSN:	0013-1172