Citation

Wilson PG. J. Community Health Nurs. 2017; 34(2): 102-111.

Affiliation

University of Texas at Tyler , Tyler , Texas.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07370016.2017.1304149

PMID

28467205

Abstract

AIM: Suicide from depression is the second leading cause of death in young people. To better understand depression, a concept analysis was conducted using the Lorraine Walker and Kay Avant method. SOURCE OF DATA: Three electronic databases searched using keywords such as depress*, stigma, and feeling depressed yielded 40 articles in English from 2006 through 2016.

RESULTS: Primary attribute was depressed mood; stress was the primary antecedent found in young people. Consequences included health, emotional, and financial well-being.

CONCLUSION: A better understanding of depression by healthcare providers can foster quicker assessment and treatment in young people and impact final outcome-suicide.

Language: en