Open AccessPreventive intervention for depression in children, adolescents and adults
Author(s) -
Ana Maria Alexandra Stănescu,
Anca A. Simionescu,
Ioana Veronica Grăjdeanu,
Mira Florea
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
romanian journal of medical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2069-6108
pISSN - 1842-8258
DOI - 10.37897/rjmp.2021.s4.13
Subject(s) - depression (economics) , intervention (counseling) , psychological intervention , psychiatry , major depressive disorder , mental health , medicine , population , psychology , clinical psychology , pediatrics , environmental health , cognition , economics , macroeconomics
Depression is a common mental disorder associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Depressive disorders usually occur around the age of 20. However, symptoms may appear earlier, even during childhood. Depressive episodes can be repetitive or chronic, affecting the individual's entire life. Primary prevention of unipolar depressive disorder is a potential strategy to stop or at least reduce the severity or delay the onset of a disorder. Primary preventive interventions are an ideal, modern and future approach that can have many benefits both in terms of population health and economic.