Which of the following statements about depression is true?

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Rates of depressed mood do reach a peak between the ages of 15 to 17. This is a common period of vulnerability for the onset of depression, particularly among females. However, major depressive disorder rates are higher in adults than in adolescents. 
Options A and D are incorrect as rates of major depressive disorder are higher in adults than adolescents and females are more likely to experience depressed mood than males. Option B is incorrect as most studies have found that medication in addition to CBT is more effective in treating adolescent depression than CBT alone.

Which of the Following Statements About Depression Is True