Please note: This publication was rescinded on 09-12-2004
Depression in young people is now recognised as a serious public health problem in Australia, with associated social and economic costs to the community. As a result, the NHMRC Standing Committee on the Quality of Care and Health Outcomes initiated this as one of the pilot guideline projects.
Synopsis
This series of publications have been developed by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The clinical practice guidelines and modified versions for consumers, general practitioners and mental health professionals have all been developed by an NHMRC working party with representatives from general practice, adolescent health, psychiatry, psychology, the consumer movement and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
This series is concerned with the identification and management of depression in young people. This is an increasing problem in the Australia community and presentation of depression in young people can be complex. It may not be recognised by parents, medical practitioners, teachers, welfare workers or others and, when it is recognised, the approaches to management vary considerably.
