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Adolescents with depression have higher levels of certain molecules in their blood than adolescents without depression. The findings could help identify teens who are more prone to depression and lead to earlier intervention for them.
Depression is the most common mental illness worldwide, and adolescents are particularly susceptible to developing depression. For example, in 2021 it is estimated that one in five teens in the United States will meet the criteria for major depressive disorder. However, diagnosis and treatment of this condition is difficult due to the lack of objective measures…
Source: www.newscientist.com
