Lifelong Battle. Marianne D. Hurst.
by Hurst, Marianne D; ProQuest Information and Learning Company.
Series: SIRS Enduring Issues 2005Article 30Family. Publisher: Education Week, 2004ISSN: 1522-3213;.Subject(s): Depression -- Mental -- Treatment | Depression in adolescence | Depression in children | Mental health counseling | Pediatric psychopharmacology | Student counselors | SymptomsDDC classification: 050 Summary: "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.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due |
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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.
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