Search for dissertations about: "adolescent depression"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 61 swedish dissertations containing the words adolescent depression.

  2. 1. Adolescent depression : Epidemiology, nosology, life stress, and social network

    Author : I. Gunilla Olsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neurosciences; Adolescent; depression; epidemiology; social network; family; life events; Neurovetenskap; Neurology; Neurologi; barn- och ungdomspsykiatri; Child and Youth Psychiatry;

    Abstract : The study engaged a total population of 16-17-year-old urban high-school students and 2300 (93%) were screened for depression and previous suicide attempts. Adolescents with high depression scores in self-evaluation (12.3%) or reporting previous suicide attempts (2. READ MORE

  4. 2. Depression among Adolescents : Measurement and diagnosis, Environmental factors, and Genetics

    Author : Catalina Torres Soler; Kent W. Nilsson; Cecilia Åslund; Sofia H Kanders; Åsa Westrin; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Adolescent; parent; depression; scale; genetics; Adolescente; padres; evaluación; scale; depression; genética; Child and Youth Psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri;

    Abstract : Depression is a common disorder and a major cause of disability. The prevalence of depression in adolescents is 12-25%. The use of valid instruments in psychiatric assessment contributes to diagnostic validity and consistency. READ MORE

  5. 3. Adulthood Outcomes of Child and Adolescent Depression : From Mental Health to Social Functioning

    Author : Iman Alaie; Ulf Jonsson; Mia Ramklint; Hannes Bohman; Ian Colman; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Depression; Childhood; Adolescence; Psychiatric diagnoses; Social functioning; Long-term outcome; Follow-up study; Longitudinal design; depression; barndom; tonår; psykiatriska tillstånd; psykisk sjukdom; social funktion; långtidsutfall; uppföljningsstudie; longitudinell design; Child and Youth Psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri; Psychiatry; Psykiatri; Epidemiologi; Epidemiology;

    Abstract : Depression is a common mental disorder affecting people across the lifespan, with first onset frequently occurring in the teenage years. The disorder is costly to society and constitutes one of the leading causes of disability in youths and adults worldwide. READ MORE

  6. 4. Depression and Antisocial Behaviour in Adolescents : Influence of Social Status, Shaming, and Gene-Environment Interaction

    Author : Cecilia Åslund; Kent W Nilsson; Jerzy Leppert; Bengt Starrin; Lars Oreland; Lil Träskman-Bendz; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; adolescent; antisocial behaviour; depression; gene-environment interaction; maltreatment; monoamine oxidase; serotonin; shame; social status; Child and adolescent psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri; barn- och ungdomspsykiatri; Child and Youth Psychiatry;

    Abstract : This thesis investigated (1) social status and shaming experiences in relation to aggressive behaviour and depression, and (2) gene-environment interactions between two genetic polymorphisms related to the serotonergic system – MAOA-VNTR and 5HTTLPR – and experiences of maltreatment in relation to delinquent behaviour and depression among adolescents. The four included studies are based on questionnaire data from the Survey of Adolescent Life in Vestmanland 2006 (SALVe-2006). READ MORE

  7. 5. Mental health in adolescents undergoing bariatric surgery : Psychological outcomes four months and two years after gastric bypass

    Author : Kajsa Järvholm; Institutionen för psykologi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Bariatric surgery; Gastric bypass; Adolescent; Mental Health; Depression; Anxiety; Self esteem; Suicidal ideation; fetma; gastric bypass; ungdomar; psykisk hälsa; depression; ångest; självkänsla; självmordstankar;

    Abstract : Bariatric surgery is tried out as a new treatment option for adolescents with severe obesity. Little is known about outcomes in mental health in adolescents who undergo weight loss surgery.The 3 studies in this thesis assess mental health in adolescents before, and after 4 months, 1 year and 2 years after undergoing gastric bypass. READ MORE