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From Blue to You Depression in Children and Adolescents A passing blue mood is the same as depression. • True • False If a child or adolescent has depression there is nothing that can be done about it. • True • False Medications used to treat depression are addictive or habit-forming. • True • False Depression does not affect ______; their problems are just part of growing up. • children • adolescents • young adults • None of the above • All of the above If a child’s parent has depression, she or he will inherit it. • Yes • No • Possibly Depression is being diagnosed earlier now than in past decades. • True • False Who is more likely to experience depression during childhood? • Boys • Girls • Both, boys and girls equally • None of the above In adolescence, girls are more likely to experience depression than boys. • True • False You can tell when a child or adolescent is depressed just by looking at him or her. • True • False Diet can affect depression. • True • False References • • • • • • • • Gray, D. (2008). The first 48 hours: Top 10 depression myths debunked. Retrieved from www.mydepressionconnection.com on 1/30/08 Iannelli, V. (2003). Depression in children and adolescents. Retrieved from http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/mentalhealth/a/depression_2.htm on 1/30/08 National Institute of Mental Health NIMH (2008). The numbers count: mental illness in America. Retrieved from Science on Our Minds Fact Sheet Series. NMHA (2008). Children’s Mental Health Statistics. Mental Health America http://www1.nmha.org/children/prevent/stats.cfm NIMH (2008). How do children and adolescents experience depression? http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression/how-do-children-andadolescents-experience-depression.shtml Nutrition Health Center (2008). Depression Statistics Information http://www.addadhd-help-center.com/Depression/statistics.htm Robert, T. (2008). Depression myths quiz: Do you have all the facts straight on depression? Retrieved from www.mydepressionconnection.com on 1/30/08 World Health Organization (2008). Depression http://www.who.int/mental_health/management/depression/definition/en/ For More Information… www.bluetoyou.org Leigh Ann Simmons; MFT, PhD former Assistant Professor Department of Family Studies Ester Edwards, BS Graduate student Department of Family Studies Leslie Crofford, MD Professor, College of Medicine Health Education through Extension Leadership The development of the HEEL program was made possible by Senator Mitch McConnell with funds earmarked for the University of Kentucky, College o f Agriculture, Lexington Ky. and budgeted through the CSREES/USDA Federal Administration. April 2010 Copyright © 2010 for materials developed by University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension. This publication may be reproduced in portions or its entirety for educational or nonprofit purposes only. Permitted users shall give credit to the author(s) and include this copyright notice. Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.
