Hurst, Marianne D.,
Lifelong Battle. Marianne D. Hurst. - Education Week, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 30, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Lifelong Battle, Feb. 11, 2004; pp. 22-25.
"It is estimated that nearly 19 million adults in the United States suffer from depression. While research on the number of school-age children with depression varies, most experts agree that between 5 percent and 11 percent of 6- to 17-year-olds are living with the problem every day. Of those, experts say about two of three receive no treatment for the disease....Experts say many students suffering from depression also suffer in the classroom because they lack the motivation to learn, are hypersensitive to criticism, and may not have the self-esteem to appreciate even small achievements." (EDUCATION WEEK) This article reveals that "researchers are examining why children and teenagers are afflicted with the disease" and discusses symptoms and treatment options for depression in young people.
1522-3213;
Depression--Mental--Treatment
Depression in adolescence
Depression in children
Mental health counseling
Pediatric psychopharmacology
Student counselors
Symptoms
AC1.S5
050
Lifelong Battle. Marianne D. Hurst. - Education Week, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 30, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Lifelong Battle, Feb. 11, 2004; pp. 22-25.
"It is estimated that nearly 19 million adults in the United States suffer from depression. While research on the number of school-age children with depression varies, most experts agree that between 5 percent and 11 percent of 6- to 17-year-olds are living with the problem every day. Of those, experts say about two of three receive no treatment for the disease....Experts say many students suffering from depression also suffer in the classroom because they lack the motivation to learn, are hypersensitive to criticism, and may not have the self-esteem to appreciate even small achievements." (EDUCATION WEEK) This article reveals that "researchers are examining why children and teenagers are afflicted with the disease" and discusses symptoms and treatment options for depression in young people.
1522-3213;
Depression--Mental--Treatment
Depression in adolescence
Depression in children
Mental health counseling
Pediatric psychopharmacology
Student counselors
Symptoms
AC1.S5
050