Pubertal Emergence of Testosterone Effects on Depressive Symptoms in Boys.

Kristen M CulbertAntonio Milá RoaKimberly StevensCheryl L SiskS Alexandra BurtKelly L Klump

Published in: JCPP advances (2022)

Overall, these findings enhance understanding of within-sex variability in risk for depression in boys - average-to-high testosterone levels may underlie the general male resilience to depression after pubertal onset, whereas lower levels may increase vulnerability during/after puberty.

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