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Depression - Screening and Treating Depression in Adolescents

Author/s: 
Christine M Crawford, Elise Fallucco, Maurizio Fava, Julie Ingelfinger, Shannon Scott-Vernaglia

Drs. Crawford, Fallucco, and Scott-Vernaglia take a closer look at the prevalence of depression among teenagers. Recognizing the existing gaps in pediatricians’ training and resources to address this issue, the doctors describe signs and symptoms of depression and how to screen for the diagnosis in this patient population. They review available treatments and associated adverse effects, while also underscoring the importance of follow-up after antidepressants are started.

Keywords 
adolescent psychotherapy depression

Exercise as a treatment for depression

Author/s: 
Carl Zhou, Nicholas Fabiano

Exercise effectively treats depression and may decrease suicide attempts

A 2023 meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) found that supervised, group or non-group, moderate- or vigorous-intensity, aerobic or resistance exercises (excluding mind–body activities such as yoga) decreased depressive symptoms among participants with depression, with a number needed to treat of 2 and an effectiveness comparable to first-line treatments such as psychotherapy and medication. Another 2023 meta-analysis of RCTs found that exercise decreased suicide attempts among people with mental or physical illness.

Keywords 
exercise depression exercise therapy Suicide Prevention
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