Progress in the assessment and treatment of anhedonia in adolescent depression
10.3760/cma.j.cn113661-20230829-00047
- VernacularTitle:青少年抑郁症快感缺失的评估与治疗研究进展
- Author:
Ziyu YE
1
;
Ying LIANG
1
;
Tianmei SI
1
;
Yunai SU
1
Author Information
1. 北京大学第六医院 北京大学精神卫生研究所 国家卫生健康委员会精神卫生学重点实验室（北京大学）国家精神心理疾病临床医学研究中心（北京大学第六医院），北京100191
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Adolescents;
Depression disorder;
Anhedonia;
Assessment;
Treatment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Psychiatry
2024;57(6):377-382
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The prevalence of depressive disorders in adolescents sharply increases, which seriously affects the mental health of adolescents. Anhedonia, as one of core symptoms of depressive disorder, is defined as almost daily and significant loss of interest and pleasure. Anhedonia has a strong correlation with suicide risk in patients with depressive disorder. It often indicates poor prognosis and psychosocial functioning. Anhedonia is reported in more than 50% of adolescents with depression. It presents differently in adolescents compared to adults. However, the measurement tools currently used are mainly designed for adults. Their suitability for adolescents is questionable. There is a lack of research on the identification, assessment, and intervention of anhedonia in adolescents. This review discusses the progress of research on the symptomatologic characteristics, assessment tools, and treatments for anhedonia in adolescent depression to provide references for psychiatric clinicians, psychotherapists, and researchers.
