Transitional Age Youth and College Mental Health.

Authors :: Chan V
Moore J
Derenne J
Fuchs DC
Source :: Child and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North America [Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am] 2019 Jul; Vol. 28 (3), pp. 363-375. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Apr 10.
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: Transitional age youth with a history of mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder, are uniquely vulnerable to clinical destabilization and relapse in the context of life transition. Moving from a structured adolescence to a more independent and potentially more demanding young adult life can result in worsening symptoms and barriers to effective help-seeking. Transitional age youth newly diagnosed are exposed to their first course of treatment of a potentially chronic condition. This article describes the challenges inherent in navigating this life transition, and also offers strategies to promote a successful "launch" into adulthood.<br /> (Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)