Kroning Maureen, Kroning Kayla
J Christ Nurs. 2016 Apr-Jun;33(2):78-86. doi: 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000254.
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.
青少年抑郁症是一个严重问题，影响着10.7%的青少年和29.9%的高中生；17%的高中生曾考虑过自杀。然而，青少年抑郁症常常未被察觉。本文讲述了一名17岁少年的悲惨死亡，以及青少年抑郁症和自杀的症状；《精神疾病诊断与统计手册》第五版中抑郁症的诊断标准；包括保护因素、心理治疗和药物治疗在内的治疗方法；并介绍了应对这一巨大却无声危机的干预措施。
