Depression and suicide in children and adolescents

D A Brent

doi:10.1542/pir.14-10-380

Depression and suicide in children and adolescents

Pediatr Rev. 1993 Oct;14(10):380-8. doi: 10.1542/pir.14-10-380.

Author

D A Brent¹

Affiliation

¹ Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA.

PMID: 8255818
DOI: 10.1542/pir.14-10-380

Abstract

Depression, suicide, and suicidal behavior in the pediatric population are serious public health problems. Pediatricians in collaboration with psychiatrists and other mental health professionals can make an important contribution to the mental health of children and adolescents through the identification, referral, and management of depressed and suicidal youth.

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior*
Bipolar Disorder / diagnosis
Child
Depressive Disorder* / diagnosis
Depressive Disorder* / psychology
Depressive Disorder* / therapy
Female
Humans
Male
Suicide*