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Prevention and Intervention of Depression in Asian-American Adolescents

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Depression is one of the most common psychological disorders experienced by adolescents. Research has shown depression rates are higher in Asian-American adolescents when compared to their European-American counterparts. This paper will investigate possible programs for preventing and responding to Asian-American youths’ depression through a three-tier model.

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Dieu, K. Prevention and Intervention of Depression in Asian-American Adolescents. Contemp School Psychol 20, 107–117 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40688-015-0049-7

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