Managing associated comorbidity and risk factors: The presence of comorbidities and associated risk
factors means that additional interventions may be
required. The associated anxiety or conduct prob-
lems might require specific interventions. For some
youngsters if the associated disorders are effec-
tively treated the depression might lift. Addressing
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Depression and suicidal behaviour in children and adolescents problems in family relationships, in school or with
peers will require specific interventions.