Paper calls for more to be done to help young people with depression

Depression is one of the most common mental health problems in young people worldwide, but it often goes unrecognised and untreated. Left untreated, adolescent depression increases the risk of suicide, substance abuse, and obesity, leads to serious social and educational problems, and can result in lifelong health problems. Although effective treatments are available, the lack of interventions and resources directed to tackling and preventing depression in non-specialist settings (eg, schools, communities, health-care settings) in many countries is a serious concern, concludes a review of the evidence published Online First in The Lancet.

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