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          |  Key features of depression 
              and its management in general practice.
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            had this once before.." |  
         
          |  | 1. 
            Less than 30% of first major depressive episodes become recurrent. |   
          |  | 2. Depression in adolescence carries an increased risk of recurrence. |   
          |  | 3. 
            Risk of recurrence is higher in girls than boys. |   
          |  | 4. 
            Risk of recurrence increases with each episode experienced. |   
          |  | 5. 
            Recurrent major depressive disorders are more likely to be familial. |  | 2. 
        Depression in adolescence carries an increased risk of recurrence. 
 Author's answer: True.
 An 
        episode of depression in adolescence carries an increased risk of recurrence. 
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