Is there a positive role of cognitive distortion and parental bonding in depressive symptoms among male adolescents: A randomised crossover trial in India

There is limited information on long-term outcomes of adolescent depression. This study investigated the relationship between severity of depressive symptoms among male adolescents and a wider range of adult functional outcomes. It further examined the influence of parent-child relationship and cognitive distortion to depressive symptoms among adolescents. A total of 150 male adolescents took part in the study. Multiple regression analysis revealed that self-criticism (B=0.60), helplessness (B=0.34, preoccupation with danger (b=0.22), and self-blame (b=0.14) were positively linked to adolescent depression. Father overprotection (B=0.10) is positively linked to depression among male adolescents, while the father care dimension of parent-child relationship is negatively linked to adolescent depression (B=10.10). Findings support the improvement of access to adolescent mental health services.