Key features of depression and its management in general practice.
 
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1. Isolated depression is rare in children.
2. Anxiety disorders are common in children with major depressive illness.
3. Disruptive behaviour disorders are common in children with major depressive disorder.
4. Suicide is more common in children than adults.
5. Family discord is an independent risk factor for suicide in children and adolescents.

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3. Disruptive behaviour disorders are common in children with major depressive disorder.

Author's answer True.

Disruptive behaviour disorders co-occur with major depressive disorder 10 to 80 percent of the time, and substance abuse co-occurs 20 to 30 percent.