Citation

Bolfek A, Jankowski JJ, Waslick BD, Summergrad P. Adolesc. Med. Clin. 2006; 17(3): 789-808; abstract xiii-xiv.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, MA 02111, USA. Abolfek@hotmail.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.admecli.2006.06.003

PMID

17030292

Abstract

This article reviews mood disorders in children and adolescents, the diagnostic criteria, and important differential diagnoses to be considered. Critical points in the treatment of mood disorders and comorbid conditions and the important role the primary care provider can play in their management are stressed. Warning signs to identify adolescents who may be at risk of attempting suicide are discussed.

Language: en