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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 363-375 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2019 |
Keywords
- Adolescent
- College
- Depression
- Development
- Major depressive disorder
- Psychiatry
- Transitional age youth
- University
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Psychiatry and Mental health