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Chapter 13.Depressive and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorders

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    https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9781615374809.md13

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    Definition, Clinical Description, and Diagnosis | Depressive Disorders | Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder | References

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    Depressive disorders are familial recurrent illnesses associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Early identification and effective treatment may reduce the impact of depression on the child’s normal development and psychosocial functioning and reduce the risk for suicide and other conditions such as substance abuse.

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