2016
DOI: 10.1097/cnj.0000000000000254
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Teen Depression and Suicide

Abstract: Adolescent depression is a serious problem affecting 10.7% of all teens and 29.9% of high school students; 17% of high school students have contemplated suicide. Yet, depression in teens is often unrecognized. This article relays the tragic death of a 17-year-old, along with symptoms of depression and suicide in adolescents; DSM-5 criteria for depression; treatments including protective factors, psychotherapy, and medications; and imparts interventions for addressing this huge but silent crisis.

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“…According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), there are more than 222,000 nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties licensed in the United States. APRNs, a subset of the largest group of national health care providers, are uniquely positioned, skilled, and prepared to impact and reduce teen suicide …”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), there are more than 222,000 nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties licensed in the United States. APRNs, a subset of the largest group of national health care providers, are uniquely positioned, skilled, and prepared to impact and reduce teen suicide …”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As a major cause of mortality and morbidity, depression is predicted to be the main pathogeny of disability by 2030 [72]. Since the complex pathophysiology of depression is not yet completely known, the most suitable treatments are yet to be clarified [73]. In the treatment of depression, monoamine regulation still plays a crucial role and brings up tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), and selective–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNERIs) [74,75], although most of them have low efficacy with potential adverse effects [76].…”
Section: Ast and Neurodegenerative Diseasesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As nurses, we should do our best to end the silent crisis and save the lives of teens suffering from depression. 24 Personality disorder causes suicidal behavior. Most of the suicide victims had suffered a personality disorder, such as dependent personality disorder, avoidant personality disorder, and borderline personality disorder.…”
Section: Causalitymentioning
confidence: 99%