Risk Factors for Depression in the Pediatric Population

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The impact of pediatric depression is becoming a public health issue of concern. One of the primary concerns is its contribution to the prevalence of suicide rates in the nation. The Office of Disease Prevention and Healthy Promotion (n.d.) indicates the urgent need to address this issue in the United States by increasing the number of depressed individuals accessing appropriate treatment. It also highlights the need for unearthing the diverse causes of this psychological health issue for proper intervention. In this context, identifying risk factors for depression in the pediatric group would significantly advance this objective.
The pediatric population faces various risks that increase their likelihood of suffering from depression. According to Alsaad et al. (2022), depression could trigger suicidal thoughts. The researchers indicate that heritability is a significant risk factor that predisposes these individuals to mental health issues. They also note that stressful life occurrences are substantial predictors of depressive symptoms among this group. These events include maltreatment, loss of loved ones, peer bullying, and family conflict. Carballo et al. (2020) support this observation by adding the effect of academic ...