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Ways to Distinguish a Bad Mood from Depression in Teenagers by Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno M. Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 08 Oct 2008 2:49am Experts have come up with some ways to help in identifying and distinguishing mood swings and depression in adolescents. Depressive symptoms often start appearing... showed that less than half of teen patients suffered from depressive symptoms and were more likely to experience mood swings including agitation, anxiety, attention difficulties Read on »

Earlier bedtimes protect teenagers from depression, suicidal ideation by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 01 Jan 2010 12:00am in the January 1, 2010 issue of the journal Sleep found that teenagers with earlier bedtimes (i.e. set by parents) were significantly less likely to suffer from depression and to think.... Results show that adolescents with parental set bedtimes of midnight or later were 24 percent more likely to suffer from depression (odds ratio = 1.24) and 20 percent more likely Read on »

Positive Parenting Program can treat childhood depression and tame out-of-control teenagers. by Kathy J. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 16 Feb 2010 6:38am Foundation. Group Teen Triple P was delivered to parents of teenagers considered “at risk” – i.e. with severe behavioural problems and in extreme conflict with their parents. Trimbos... conference at the University of Queensland on Wednesday February 17 and Thursday February 18. In the Belgian study, conducted at a youth mental health unit at the University Read on »

How teenagers get affected by depression? by josephajain Posted Thu 06 Jan 2011 6:02am Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is the common teenage disorder. It continues through adolescence. Depression symptoms are difficulty in controlling hyperactivity... children occurring frequently in boys as compared to girls. Depression persists into adulthood in several cases. Incapability to attend in social academic settings is a pattern Read on »

Perspective on Depression in the Teenage Wasteland by RSBell Posted Sat 24 May 2008 12:00am Radio broadcast on Sunday, May 25, 2008 from 1 PM to 4 PM EDT: Memorial Day is a day set aside for reflection on those that paid the ultimate price in service to their country. Unlike all other nations preceding it, the united States of America is unique in that at its very foundation is the protection of the individual liberty of the ... Read on »

Cog-mod for adolescent depression by JohnL Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Sun 01 Jul 2007 12:00am The Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy released a report endorsing the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy for preventing depression in youths at risk for this problem. The report covers the results of two well-conducted studies of the intervention. Read on »

Depression and Adolescents by Dr. Kalea Chapman Doctor of Psychology

Posted Thu 14 Aug 2008 10:18am A finding in a recent article in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. The study found that depressive symptoms are often unrecognized in adolescents. Here... as having depressive symptoms. When compared with nondepressed patients, adolescents with depressive symptoms more often were female, were not involved in organized social activities Read on »

More Sleep Decreases Depression in Adolescents by Jeremiah D. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Mon 04 Jan 2010 12:00am . In this case, the researchers examined the rates of depression and suicidal thinking among teens whose bedtimes were set either 10 pm and earlier, or 12 am and later. The two groups differed in both rates of depression and suicidal thinking, with those sleeping more showing better mood functioning. From the article: Lead author James E. Gangwisch, PhD Read on »

Depression, Suicidal Ideation More Likely in Adolescents With Late vs Earlier Set Bedtimes by Poh Tin Tan Posted Thu 14 Jan 2010 12:00am From Medscape Medical News January 1, 2010 — Adolescents whose parents mandate bedtimes of midnight or later are 24% more likely to be depressed and 20% more likely... parentally set bedtimes may help protect adolescents from depression by ensuring they get enough sleep. James Gangwisch, PhD, Columbia University Medical Center, New York City Read on »

Smoking May Prime Adolescents for Depression by Jason Schwartz, LMSW Healthy Living Professional

Posted Tue 10 Feb 2009 11:04am From jointogether.org: New animal research from Florida State University suggests that smoking during adolescence may increase the risk of depression during adulthood... adulthood caused the depression symptoms to disappear, the researchers found. "These data suggest that adolescent exposure to nicotine results in a negative emotional state Read on »