A Review of Mood Disorders Among Juvenile Offenders.

Provides an overview of what is known about the prevalence, diagnosis and effective treatment of mood disorders among youths in the U.S., particularly among juvenile offenders. Discussion of the problems that arise for the delivery of treatment services; Relationship between mood disorders and disruptive or delinquent behaviors; Importance of proper diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders; Constitutional right of juvenile detainees to receive mental health treatment.