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Depressed adolescents with a history of sexual abuse: Diagnostic comorbidity and suicidality.

Authors :
Brand, Elena F.
King, Cheryl A.
Source :
Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Jan96, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p34. 8p. 5 Charts.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Presents a study to determine the nature of comorbid psychopathology and suicidality associated with a history of sexual abuse in depressed adolescents. Method of study; Higher prevalence of comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among depressed adolescents with a history of sexual abuse; Need for thorough assessment of depression and PTSD.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08908567
Volume :
35
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9601152983
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/00004583-199601000-00010