Adolescent Emotional Development and the Emergence of Depressive Disorders

by Allen, Nicholas B.; Sheeber, Lisa B.

• ISBN13: 9781107406599
• ISBN10: 1107406595
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-08-16
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr

Summary

One of the most striking aspects of the epidemiology of depressive disorders is the rapid rise in incidence observed between the ages of 11 and 14. This book explores the developmental changes occurring during the transition from childhood into early adolescence in order to understand how vulnerability to depression develops. The authors focus on emotional development, which serves to encapsulate the cognitive, sexual, interpersonal and familial changes that occur during this life stage. This is an essential read for practicing psychiatrists and psychologists who work with early adolescents, along with academics and researchers interested in affective science or developmental psychology and psychopathology. Other professionals working with children and adolescents, including teachers, social workers, counsellors and family practice physicians will also find this a useful summary of the latest scientific developments that are shedding light on the vulnerabilities and opportunities particular to this critical stage of life.

Table of Contents

Preface

The importance of affective development for the emergence of depressive disorder during adolescence

The daily emotional experience of adolescents: are adolescents more emotional, why, and how is that related to depression?

Epidemiology of mood disorders during adolescence: implications for lifetime risk

Pubertal development in early adolescence: implications for affective processes

Pubertal and neuroendocrine development and risk for depression

Mapping brain maturation and sexual dimorphism in adolescence

Neurobiological processes in depressive disorders: links with adolescent brain development

The development of executive cognitive function and emotion regulation in adolescence

Cognitive factors in depressive disorders: a developmental perspective

Empathy and moral emotions

Shame, self-criticism, and self-compassion in adolescence

Temperament in early adolescence

Temperament and risk for mood disorders in adolescents

Familial processes related to affective development

Adolescent mood disorders and familial processes

The role of peer and romantic relationships in adolescent affective development

Peer relations, friendships, and romantic relationships: implications for the development and maintenance of depression in adolescents

Towards a developmental psychopathology of adolescent-onset depression: implications for research and intervention

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