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. 1994 Sep;40:1583–1587.

Adolescent depression. Part 1. Diagnosis.

E J Garland 1
PMCID: PMC2380263  PMID: 7920051

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.

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