Hodgman C H
J Dev Behav Pediatr. 1985 Jun;6(3):162-70.
Adolescent depression and suicide are currently the focus of lively investigation. While diagnostic terminology and prevalence of depression remain unresolved, promising clarification is likely from the new assessment techniques readily available. These range from vigorous history taking and the use of questionnaires to biological tests. Associated depressive spectrum conditions are being defined. Like depression itself, they often respond to the new biological and psychological treatment methods of demonstrated effectiveness. Compounds are under development which may lessen side effects, and plasma antidepressant measurements are of proven value. Even with respect to adolescent suicidal behavior, where similar biological and psychological approaches have yielded less impressive results to date, energetic diagnosis and intervention can be lifesaving.
青少年抑郁症和自杀目前是活跃研究的焦点。虽然抑郁症的诊断术语和患病率仍未解决，但新的现成评估技术可能会带来有前景的澄清。这些技术包括详尽的病史采集、问卷使用以及生物测试。相关的抑郁谱系障碍正在被定义。与抑郁症本身一样，它们通常对已证明有效的新生物和心理治疗方法有反应。正在研发可减少副作用的化合物，血浆抗抑郁药测量已被证明有价值。即使对于青少年自杀行为，迄今为止类似的生物和心理方法取得的效果不太显著，但积极的诊断和干预也可能挽救生命。
