Depressive Symptom Trajectories and Physical Health: Persistence of Problems from Adolescence to Young Adulthood

Research with adults shows that depression is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD; Ferrari et  al., 2013; Van der Kooy et al., 2007). Research has also begun to identify health indicators associated with depressive symptoms in adolescence and young adulthood (Costello et al., 2008; Haarasilta et al., 2004; Keenan-Miller et al., 2007; Naicker et al., 2013; Wickrama et al., 2009; Wickra ma and Wickrama, 2010), suggesting depressive symptoms may precede health risks for CVD. A better understanding of the health indicators that are associated with depressive symptoms in adolescence and young adulthood may help to explain later risks for CVD.
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Research paper Source Type: research