 Key features of depression and its management in general practice. |
| "..it's not my fault.." |
|
1. In children an irritable mood may be the only manifestation of depression. |
|
|
2. In children, failure to gain weight is equivalent to weight loss in an adult. |
|
|
3. Most children and adolescents with depression have co-morbid psychiatric disorders. |
|
|
4. In children family discord is a risk factor for major depressive disorder. |
|
|
5. In children low self-esteem is a risk factor for major depressive disorder. |
5. In children low self-esteem is a risk factor for major depressive disorder.
Author's answer: True.
The presence of a negative cognitive style in children is also a potential risk factor. A 'negative cognitive style' includes low self-esteem, being prone to self-criticism and feeling a lack of control (12).