Citation

Neves MG, Leanza F. Prim. Care 2014; 41(3): 587-606.

Affiliation

Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.pop.2014.05.008

PMID

25124208

Abstract

The primary care setting is considered the entry point of adolescents with mental illness in the health care system. This article informs primary care providers about the diagnostic features and differential of mood disorders in adolescents, screening and assessment, as well as evidence-based psychosocial and psychopharmacologic therapies. The article also provides a framework for decision making regarding initiating treatment in the primary care setting and referral to mental health services. Furthermore, the article highlights the importance of the collaboration between primary care and mental health providers to facilitate engagement of adolescents with mood disorders and adherence to treatment.

Language: en