Author(s)

Wan Li ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK

Corresponding Author

Wan Li

ABSTRACT

Adolescence has become a key period for the onset of depression, with far-reaching consequences for individuals and society. Adolescent mental health and development benefit greatly from early detection and intervention. This paper evaluates existing depression screening tools/methods and proposes ways for early detection of depression among adolescents in educational settings. Furthermore, it investigates strategies/methods for early intervention in adolescents and makes intervention recommendations across several channels, including family, school, society, and government. This study intends to enhance awareness at multiple levels and give useful references for professionals in the industry.

KEYWORDS

Adolescent Depression, Early Screening, Early Intervention

CITE THIS PAPER

Wan Li, Early Screening and Intervention Research on Adolescent Depression. Applied & Educational Psychology (2024) Vol. 5: 24-32. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/appep.2024.050104.

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