Depression and Other Mood Disorders

An article published this spring reported that between 2008 and 2018, there was a 2.5-fold increase in suicide rates among 13- and 14-year-old youth in the United States across categories of gender, race and region. There are many factors that contribute to the startling suicide rates, including the instability we experienced after this study ended when the pandemic disrupted our lives.

Listen to pediatric experts discuss childhood anxiety disorders

In this episode, our experts discuss:

• The most common mood disorders among kids, including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and chronic anger/irritability 
• Signs and symptoms of mood disorders 
• The intersection of mood and physical symptoms 
• Historical trends in diagnosing mood disorders and prescribing SSRIs 
• Risk factors for mood and anxiety disorders 
• Treatment for mood disorders, including medications, psychotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy 
• Screening for mania and counseling families 
• Early intervention and how it influences long-term outcomes 
• The impact of social media on youth mental health 

This episode is underwritten by Ent Credit Union, proud supporter of Charting Pediatrics and Children's Colorado. Ent, Colorado's largest credit union, has a passion for people, not for profit. Ent has more than 45 service centers located up and down the Front Range, including the Denver Metro area and Northern Colorado. Insured by NCUA. 

Pediatric mental health at Children’s Colorado

At Children's Colorado, we're committed to helping all healthcare professionals improve the quality of life for children with mental and behavioral health conditions. Get the latest in pediatric mental health information to better your practice, improve the lives of your patients and learn about developments within our mental health programs.