Citation

Garland EJ. Can. Fam. Physician 1994; 40: 1583-1587.

Affiliation

University of British Columbia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, College of Family Physicians of Canada)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7920051

PMCID

PMC2380263

Abstract

Clinical depression among adolescents results in significant morbidity, including somatic distress and impaired cognitive, interpersonal, and academic functioning. Risk factors are clearly identifiable, and family physicians should have a high index of suspicion. Depression is the primary risk factor for adolescent suicide.

Language: en