Anxiety and depression in adolescence

Authors

  • Isabel Brito Psiquiatra da Infância e Adolescência

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v27i2.10842

Keywords:

Adolescent, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Diagnosis, Drug Therapy, Prevention and Control, GeneralPractitioners

Abstract

Anxiety and depressive disorders occur commonly in adolescents. They are a significant cause of familiar, school and social dysfunction and distress. As general practitioner (GP) follows patients through developmental stages, he is well positioned to assess, treat and refer these patients. The family and the adolescent trust in the GP who allow him to monitor evolution and prevent risk situations with parents engagement

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Published

2011-03-01

How to Cite

Anxiety and depression in adolescence. (2011). Portuguese Journal of Family Medicine and General Practice, 27(2), 208-14. https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v27i2.10842