Depression and Suicide Prevention

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Depression Some Depressing News about Adolescent Depression That Requires Our Time and Attention Journals Blog Original Publication November-14-2016 Depression Is a Deadly Growing Threat to Our Youth: Time to Rally Commentary Original Publication December-1-2016 National Trends in the Prevalence and Treatment of Depression in Adolescents and Young Adults Article Original Publication December-1-2016 Treating Depression in Youths: AAP Endorses Updated GLAD-PC Guidelines AAP News Original Publication February-26-2018 Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): Part I. Practice Preparation, Identification, Assessment, and Initial Management From the American Academy of Pediatrics Original Publication March-1-2018 Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): II. Treatment and Ongoing Management From the American Academy of Pediatrics Original Publication March-1-2018 Toxicity of Bupropion Overdose Compared With Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Article Original Publication August-1-2019 Defining 'Treatment as Usual' for Adolescent Depression Journals Blog Original Publication April-27-2016 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Primary Care for Youth Declining Antidepressants: A Randomized Trial Article Original Publication May-1-2016 Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Symptoms of Major Depression in Middle Childhood Article Original Publication February-1-2017 Children's Physical Activity and Depression: A Meta-analysis Review Article Original Publication April-1-2017 Suicide Teen Suicide: A Closer Look at Three Key Factors AAP News Original Publication June-27-2016 Suicide and Suicide Attempts in Adolescents From the American Academy of Pediatrics Original Publication July-1-2016 Study: Suicide Attempts, Thoughts on the Rise Among Children, Teens AAP News Original Publication May-16-2018 Trends in Suicide Ideation or Attempts Suggest Worsening Mental Health Problems Journals Blog Original Publication May-23-2018 Hospitalization for Suicide Ideation or Attempt: 20082015 Article Original Publication June-1-2018 Study: Parents Often Unaware of Adolescents' Suicidal Thoughts AAP News Original Publication January-14-2019 Adolescent Suicidal Thoughts: A Mismatch Between Parent Unawareness and Teen Denial Journals Blog Original Publication January-14-2019 Parent-Adolescent Agreement About Adolescent's Suicidal Thoughts: A Divergence Commentary Original Publication February-1-2019 Parent-Adolescent Agreement About Adolescents' Suicidal Thoughts Article Original Publication February-1-2019 Depression and Suicide in Children and Adolescents Article Original Publication July-1-2015 The Importance of Screening Preteens for Suicide Risk in the Emergency Department Article Original Publication April-1-2019 A Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Safety Events Among Adolescents Hospitalized After a Suicide Attempt Article Original Publication May-1-2019 Resources SAMHSA Suicide Safe App Ask Suicide Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)