BRITO, Isabel. Anxiety and depression disorders in adolescents. []. , 27, 2, pp.208-214. ISSN 0870-7103.

Anxiety and depressive disorders occur commonly in adolescents. They are a significant cause of familiar, school and social dysfunction and distress. As general practitioner (GP) follows patients through developmental stages, he is well positioned to assess, treat and refer these patients. The family and the adolescent trust in the GP who allow him to monitor evolution and prevent risk situations with parents engagement.

: Adolescent; Anxiety Disorders; Depressive Disorder; Diagnosis; Drug Therapy; Prevention and Control; General Practitioners.

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