Available support options for adolescents facing external stressors include community support groups where they are trained on how to address life stressors positively. They are also taught how to recognize a person having external stressors and treatment options available for them (Ames et al., 2014). Support options for adolescents with depression include psychotherapy programs on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies. CBT entails training adolescents on cognitive restructuring and behavioral strategies to enable them to change negative thoughts and solve maladaptive responses (Ames et al., 2014). In addition to CBT, adolescents are educated on depression, including symptoms, impact, and treatment options for depression. The strategies also target adolescents with parents with a history of depression, those with sub-threshold depressive symptoms, and a history of depressive disorder.
Adolescents are exposed to several devastating internal and external life struggles, which result in issues such as depression. The most common risks for adolescent depression include external stressors such as peer victimization through bullying, maltreatment, and negative family relationships. Girls faced with external stressors have a higher susceptibility to depression than boys. Besides, depression has contributed to alcohol and substance use, decline in academic performance, and suicide in adolescents. Depression screening tools available for the adolescent population include PHQ-A and BDI. The clinician should also ask questions to determine the onset, severity, and associated comorbidities. Support options available include support groups and psychotherapy programs to help adolescents have cognitive restructuring and behavioral strategies.
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