§ Mr. WillisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what research his Department has commissioned into the causes of depression in those aged under 18. [178940]
§ Dr. Ladyman[holding answer 15 June 2004]: There is wide ranging research being undertaken on depression among the under 18 age group, including research on the causes of depression. Examples of this work include the study by Professor Jean Golding at Bristol University on conduct disorder and depression in early adolescence and the work of Professor Ian Goodyear, Lifespan Health National Health Service Trust, with his longitudinal family study in childhood depression and his investigation into the aetiology and outcome of a first major depression in childhood and adolescence.