| Literature DB >> 31076114 |
Vivien Chan1, Jessica Moore2, Jennifer Derenne3, D Catherine Fuchs4.
Abstract
Transitional age youth with a history of mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder, are uniquely vulnerable to clinical destabilization and relapse in the context of life transition. Moving from a structured adolescence to a more independent and potentially more demanding young adult life can result in worsening symptoms and barriers to effective help-seeking. Transitional age youth newly diagnosed are exposed to their first course of treatment of a potentially chronic condition. This article describes the challenges inherent in navigating this life transition, and also offers strategies to promote a successful "launch" into adulthood.Entities:
Keywords: Adolescent; College; Depression; Development; Major depressive disorder; Psychiatry; Transitional age youth; University
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31076114 DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2019.02.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am ISSN: 1056-4993