An Essential First Step in Treating Adolescent Depression Is

question 150

Multiple Choice

An essential first step in treating adolescent depression is:

• A) implementing school-based suicide prevention programs.
• B) prescribing medication to regulate hormones and neurotransmitters.
• C) educating parents and teachers about the signs of depression.
• D) screening all middle school and high school students for early warning signs of mental health problems.

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Definitions:

Social Harmony

The state of peaceful coexistence and cooperative interaction among individuals and groups in a society.

Moral Codes

Sets of rules, principles, or guidelines that govern the conduct of an individual or group with respect to what is right or wrong.

Guided Participation

The process through which an expert, often an adult, helps to structure a child's learning experience through shared activities, gently guiding the child towards skills and understandings.

Cultural Knowledge

Understanding and awareness of the customs, beliefs, and arts of a particular society that guide its view of the world.