Publications by authors named "Susan M Smiga"
Although much debate continues about the prevalence of depressive disorders in prepubertal children, depression clearly is common in adolescents, increasing rapidly throughout the teen years. All physicians who work with young patients must to be able to recognize and treat these disorders. This article provides a brief overview of depressive disorders in children and adolescence, including their clinical presentation, prevalence, etiology, course, and prognosis.
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- The study aimed to evaluate how often primary care providers screen for emotional distress in adolescents during routine visits.
- Data was collected from two sources: pediatric clinic visits and the California Health Interview Survey, with adolescents surveyed about discussions on emotional health.
- Results showed only one-third of adolescents reported discussing emotional health, with females and older/Latino teens more likely to be screened, indicating a need for improved screening practices in primary care.