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What are the differences in criteria for children/adolescents vs adults for Cyclothymia and Dysthymic Disorder?
Disorder only needs to be present for one year; irritable mood can be substituted for depressed mood
How common are depressive disorders among adolescents, in comparison with adults?
Rates are about the same - 10-25% lifetime prevalence for women, 5-12% for men
What disorders are commonly co-morbid with depression?
Anxiety d/o, ADHD, other behavior d/o, substance use d/o, eating d/o
Comorbidity is very common
What percentage of children with dysthymic disorder will go on to develop major depressive episodes?
70%
For what age group is suicide the third leading cause of death?
15-24
How much does depression increase the risk of a first suicide attempt?
14 times
What proportion of kids who have depression will eventually attempt suicide?
1/2
Do males or females commit suicide more often?
Males - 4x more
Do males or females attempt suicide more often?
Females - 3x more
What percentage of young people who commit suicide also abuse substances?
53%
What symptoms characterize bipolar disorder in prepubertal children?
ultra-rapid mood shifts, intense irritability, rage, aggressiveness; delusions are common
What is one major obstacle in diagnosing bipolar disorder in prepubertal children?
Hard to differentiate from behavior disorders, which are often co-morbid