Understanding the Natural Landscape of the Chronology of Major Depressive Disorder and Mania in Youth

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Keyword: Mood Disorders

Abstract: We examined 2,947 pediatric referrals. Of patients with mood disorders (n=1357), 60% had only depression, 7% only mania, and 33% both. Among the comorbid group, 29% had depression first, 32% mania first, and 39% concurrent onset—highlighting the variable trajectory of mood disorders in youth