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Young people's narratives of depression
- Authors:
- ISSAKAINEN Mervi, HANNINEN Vilma
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Youth Studies, 19(2), 2016, pp.237-250.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article reports on findings from a study, which aimed to gain insight into young people's depression as a part of their life course by analysing written accounts of 81 young Finnish people who self-identified as having been depressed. The participants’ accounts were seen as reflecting both their actual life and their narrative interpretations of it in relation to the prevailing normative conceptions regarding youth. The accounts can be grouped into four main story types. The story type referred to as growing up on a sidetrack depicts depression as having its origins in childhood adversities that hinder the realisation of normative goals. Falling off the track depicts how a young person's life can be derailed as a result of experiences that cause or exacerbate depression. In the story missing the track, depression is intertwined with one's experience of failure in meeting normative expectations, whereas the story questioning the track features the problematisation of such expectations. The results underscore the importance of tackling different adverse conditions in childhood, adolescence and young adulthood in a timely fashion, as well as the importance of therapy, counselling and guidance, which help young people to manage difficulties and depression in their life. (Publisher abstract)
Brief report: excessive alcohol use negatively affects the course of adolescent depression: one year naturalistic follow-up study
- Authors:
- MERIRINNE Esa, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 33(1), February 2010, pp.221-226.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
In this study, the researchers aimed to clarify the impact of the core alcohol use phenomenon of drunkenness-oriented drinking, in terms of weekly drunkenness, on the course of adolescent unipolar depression and psychosocial functioning, in a 1 year follow-up study of depressed adolescent patients referred from schools, health care centres and social and family counselling services to adolescent psychiatric outpatient clinics in Finland. The authors conclude that excessive alcohol use (defined as weekly drunkenness) seems to negatively affect the course of depressive symptoms and, even after a year, psychosocial functioning, and that treatments designed to reduce alcohol use seem to be justified along with depression treatment, but that intervention studies are needed to evaluate the best approach.
The annual bullying survey 2016
- Author:
- DITCH THE LABEL
- Publisher:
- Ditch the Label
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 31
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This report presents the findings of a survey of 8,850 young people aged 12-20 on their experience of being bullied and bullying others. Included in the report is the following: key bullying statistics in the UK; the motivations of bullying; frequency and nature of bullying experienced; the impact of bullying; rates of young people bullying others; reasons why young people bully others; the impact of family dynamics, stress and trauma and relationships on bullying behaviour; feedback for schools and colleges; recommendations; and real stories and experiences. The survey found that 1.5 million young people (50 per cent) have been bullied within the past year; 145,800 (19 per cent) of these were bullied every day; people who have been bullied are almost twice as likely to bully others; twice as many boys as girls bully (66 per cent of males vs. 31 per cent females); one in five have physically attacked somebody; 44 per cent of young people who have been bullied experience depression and 41 per cent social anxiety; and 33 per cent of those being bullied have suicidal thoughts. The report also comes with tips and advice for schools, colleges, practitioners, parents/guardians and young people. (Edited publisher abstract)
Depression in children and young people: identification and management in primary, community and secondary care: CG28
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 63
- Place of publication:
- London
This guideline covers the identification and treatment of depression in children (5-11 years) and young people (12-18 years) in primary, community and secondary care. The guidance covers: the care children and young people with depression can expect to get from their doctor, nurse or counsellor; the information they can expect to be given; what they can expect from treatment; and the kinds of services that can help young people and children with depression, including family doctor (general practitioner or GP), health staff at school, and specialists in clinics or hospitals. (Edited publisher abstract)
Depressive symptoms among Jordanian youth: results of a national survey
- Authors:
- ISMAYILOVA Leyla, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 49(1), 2013, pp.133-140.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This study examines level of depression and factors associated with depression among female and male youth in Jordan. The study uses data from a cross-sectional survey conducted among a national sample of 14–25 year old youth attending educational institutions in Jordan (N = 8,129). On average, respondents reported frequently experiencing feelings of sadness (66 %), loss of joy (49 %) and loss of hope in living (43 %). Regression models demonstrated that higher levels of depressive symptoms were observed among females and among youth exposed to violence. Better parent–child relationships were associated with lower depression score. Among males depressive symptoms were associated with poor economic status, low assertiveness and a higher likelihood of alcohol use and smoking. There is a need for mental health prevention programmes for youth in Jordan that enhance youth’s social and emotional skills, strengthen parent–child relationships, and reduce violence in school, home and in the community. (Publisher abstract)
The relationship between depression and other psychosocial problems in a sample of adolescent pregnancy termination patients
- Authors:
- ELY Gretchen E., FLAHERTY Chris, CUDDEBACK Gary S.
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 27(4), August 2010, pp.269-282.
- Publisher:
- Springer
The relationship between depression and 16 other psychosocial life problems is examined in a sample of adolescent pregnancy termination patients. Using the Multidimensional Adolescent Assessment Scale (MAAS), depression and related psychosocial problems are assessed in a sample of 120 U.S. abortion patients ages 14–21. In general, patients scoring above the clinical cutscore for depression also reported higher levels of psychosocial problems in the other areas. Depression was significantly associated with problems with self-esteem, stress, guilt and confused thinking. Implications for practice and research are discussed.
Making it mainstream: developing sustainable approaches to in-school support for young people with depression in secondary schools
- Authors:
- STREET Cathy, ALLAN Brenda, GOOSEY David
- Publisher:
- Yapp Charitable Trust
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 42p.
- Place of publication:
- Holmfirth
This booklet aims to provide a resource for school staff interested in developing sustainable in-school support for pupils with mental health problems, in particular depression. It sets out the policy context, the research field concerning school-based approaches, and practice learning or local context. It draws on the experience of a range of schools which worked with the authors in considering how they had developed ways of supporting the mental health and well-being of their pupils. It includes a summary of current government policy as it relates to schools, an overview of the different mental health disorders that can affect children and young people, a review of some key research findings about what works in school-based approaches, and looks at what leadership and the local context might encompass in schools, including managing multi-agency working to promote the mental health and emotional well-being of pupils. It provides information about some of the local planning and commissioning structures that schools can use in developing services for their pupils, and describes outcomes monitoring tools and information about resources about mental health available on the internet.
Adolescents' understanding of mental health problems: conceptual confusion
- Author:
- LEIGHTOB Sharon
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 8(2), June 2009, pp.4-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper reports on research into adolescents' mental health literacy, focusing on their ability to recognise two diagnosable mental illnesses and three mental health problems associated with loss. A vignette-based questionnaire was developed and completed by a school-based sample of adolescents in England. Different levels of understanding were identified for each vignette. Participants responded well, demonstrating the different levels of understanding. Grading of the responses provided an opportunity to explore and discuss differences between professional and lay understanding of mental health and illness. The article also considers the implications for practice in terms of mental health promotion.
Rethinking childhood depression
- Authors:
- TIMIMI Sami, SPENDER Quentin, WIKKINSON Paul
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 11.12.04, 2004, pp.1394-1396.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Increasing numbers of children are being treated for depression. At the end of 2003, over 50,000 were prescribed antidepressants, and over 170,000 prescriptions a year for antidepressants were issued to people under 18 in the UK. Recent evidence suggests that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are largely ineffective and may be dangerous in this age group. Older antidepressants have already been shown to have no beneficial effect in under 18s. Undoubtedly part of the problem is with pharmaceutical industry tactics, designed to enable greater consumption of their products. However, the gateway diagnosis to prescribing antidepressants to under 18s is that of childhood depression. Timimi discusses the notion of childhood depression and suggests the medicalisation of children's unhappiness is hindering our ability to respond effectively.
No need for a crystal ball
- Author:
- HOFFMANN Norman
- Journal article citation:
- Addiction Today, 15(88), May 2004, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Addiction Recovery Foundation
Reports on the findings of a survey of a group of juvenile offenders aged between 13 and 18 in the United States. It was conducted in routine practice from 218 consecutive admissions to two juvenile criminal-justice facilities and adolescent diversion courts in a New England state. Results found that most appeared to have co-existing mental-health and substance-use disorders. Argues that these must be treated to reshape lives and cut re-offending.