Depression in Abused and Neglected Children
- 1 July 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Psychiatric Association Publishing in American Journal of Psychotherapy
- Vol. 35 (3) , 342-355
- https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1981.35.3.342
Abstract
Depressive affect and continuing depression do occur in children. Behavioral symptoms can be described as masked depression. Deficient rearing, neglect, and physical and sexual abuse are most significant causes of childhood depression. Suicide and suicide attempts usually result from prolonged depression. Management must be multidisciplinary and aimed at rehabilitating child and family.Keywords
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