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. 2019 Jul;28(3):363-375.
doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2019.02.008. Epub 2019 Apr 10.

Transitional Age Youth and College Mental Health

Vivien Chan  1 , Jessica Moore  2 , Jennifer Derenne  3 , D Catherine Fuchs  4
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Transitional Age Youth and College Mental Health

Vivien Chan et al. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2019 Jul.
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Abstract

Transitional age youth with a history of mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder, are uniquely vulnerable to clinical destabilization and relapse in the context of life transition. Moving from a structured adolescence to a more independent and potentially more demanding young adult life can result in worsening symptoms and barriers to effective help-seeking. Transitional age youth newly diagnosed are exposed to their first course of treatment of a potentially chronic condition. This article describes the challenges inherent in navigating this life transition, and also offers strategies to promote a successful "launch" into adulthood.

Keywords: Adolescent; College; Depression; Development; Major depressive disorder; Psychiatry; Transitional age youth; University.

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