Diagnosis of Depression Among Adolescents

University of Oslo323 enrolled

Overview

The objective of the study is to improve general practitioners' diagnoses of adolescent depression. Major depression is ranked fourth in the worldwide disability impact. The proportion of adolescents suffering from depressive disorders also seems to be increasing worldwide. Early interventions are known to reduce this illness. Therefore, the earlier depression can be identified in adolescents, the greater the advantage.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

323

Conditions

Depression

Interventions

ValidationPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 14 YearsMax age: 16 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * age (14-16) Exclusion Criteria: * not fluency in the Norwegian and Danish language

Locations (1)

University of Oslo

Oslo, Norway

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