The parents of a child suffering from depression ask the nurse what causes depression in children. Which answer is an appropriate response by the nurse?
a. The causes of major depression are unknown.
b. Major affective disorders in parents increase depression in children.
c. Boys are more likely than girls to be depressed.
d. The prevalence rate is higher in prepubescent children.
ANS: A
The causes of depression have not been established. However, many studies have shown that children have a three times greater rate of suffering from depression if their parents have a major affective disorder.
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