Keywords

symptom recognition, depression in children, depression in adolescents, medication for depression in children and adolescents, nonpharmacologic treatment for depression in children and adolescents

Authors

1. Haefner, Judy DNP, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC

Abstract

Abstract: Depression is the most common mental health disorder in children and adolescents, and primary care is often the first point of contact for children and adolescents with depression. Depression impacts all areas of life, impairing academics and interactions with family and friends. The purpose of this article is to help NPs identify and treat children and adolescents presenting with depression in the primary care setting.