A variety of studies have shown that the proportion of adolescents who report experiencing depressed mood within the past 6 months is about ____.In contrast,the rate of major depressive disorder among adolescents is ____.

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The proportion of adolescents reporting depressed mood is higher than those diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Studies indicate about 35% experience depressed mood, while less than 10% have major depressive disorder.

A Variety of Studies Have Shown That the Proportion of Adolescents