Behavioral problem trajectories and self-esteem changes in relation with adolescent depressive symptoms: a longitudinal study.

Cherry Y Leung Gabriel Matthew Leung Catherine Mary Schooling

Published in: Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology (2018)

Sustained or worsening childhood behavioral problems and low self-esteem were precursors of adolescent depressive symptoms, and as such could be an early indicator of the need for intervention.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
mental health
young adults
social support
childhood cancer
randomized controlled trial
sleep quality
early life