Abstract
 Like anyone else, people with Down syndrome can suffer mental health problems that require diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The higher number of depressions seen in recent years is a cause for concern and must be taken on by health professionals and families. Depression is difficult to diagnose in people with Down syndrome as its symptoms can be mistaken with those of other conditions. This paper sets out to define depression, highlight the specific manifestation of symptoms and give guidelines on how it can be diagnosed and treated. Importance is also placed on prevention.
Depression and Down syndrome
 
  Keywords
 
 
  
   Depression
  
 
 
  
   Down syndrome
  
 
 
  
   Affective disorders
  
 
 
  
   Psychotherapy
  
 
Abstract
 Like anyone else, people with Down syndrome can suffer <dis>mental health problems</dis> that require diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
The higher number of depressions seen in recent years is a cause for concern and must be taken on by health professionals and families.
Depression is difficult to diagnose in people with Down syndrome as its symptoms can be mistaken with those of other conditions.
This paper sets out to define depression, highlight the specific manifestation of symptoms and give guidelines on how it can be diagnosed and treated.
Importance is also placed on prevention.
Abstract
 Like anyone else, people with Down syndrome can suffer mental health problems that require diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
The higher number of depressions seen in recent years is a cause for concern and must be taken on by health professionals and families.
Depression is difficult to diagnose in people with Down syndrome as its symptoms can be mistaken with those of other conditions.
This paper sets out to define depression, highlight the specific manifestation of symptoms and give guidelines on how it can be diagnosed and treated.
Importance is also placed on prevention.
Abstract
 Like anyone else, people with Down syndrome can suffer <dis>mental health problems</dis> that require diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The higher number of depressions seen in recent years is a cause for concern and must be taken on by health professionals and families. Depression is difficult to diagnose in people with Down syndrome as its symptoms can be mistaken with those of other conditions. This paper sets out to define depression, highlight the specific manifestation of symptoms and give guidelines on how it can be diagnosed and treated. Importance is also placed on prevention.
mental health problems
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