Citation

Louters LL. JAAPA 2004; 17(9): 18-24.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, American Academy of Physicians Assistants)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15500189

Abstract

Although depression is not uncommon among American children, clinicians often miss it. Because depression is associated with somatic complaints, social impairment, and suicide, health care providers must know the risk factors for depression and be able to recognize the symptoms and implement an effective treatment plan.