Depression and (Hypo)mania

Abstract

Mood disorders including depression and (hypo) mania are among the most prevalent mental health problems which often start early and cause a lot of impairment and disability, even if symptoms might not reach diagnostic threshold for a formal diagnosis. Furthermore during adolescence, there is a steep increase in prevalence which is especially pronounced for depressive symptoms and in girls. The latter has been discussed potentially related to specific interpersonal roles and expectations that girls and women are faced which increase the likelihood of experiencing stress. Furthermore, there have been theoretical models which saw the origins of depression rooted in interpersonal problems, such as skill deficits, loss of social reinforcements, or role transitions In light of these facts, it seems justified to review the literature about social skills and competency focusing on minors diagnosed with a mood disorder. The following review is not aiming to be fully systematic but to highlight some research trends and to show gaps in our knowledge. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)