Thakur, AnitaChauhan, NidhiPadhy, Susanta2020-11-182020-11-182019-09Thakur Anita, Chauhan Nidhi, Padhy Susanta. School refusal, depression and suicidality in an adolescent girl- the interplay of stress and vulnerability: a case report. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2019 Sep; 7(9): 3580-35822320-60712320-6012http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/211746The stress vulnerability model emphasizes the interplay of genetic vulnerability, personal characteristics and psychosocial factors in the causation of mental illness. The index case highlights the genesis of psychiatric illness in an adolescent female with a family history of bipolar disorder and substance dependence leading to impaired family interaction and family dynamics. Individual psychotherapy, family therapy and pharmacological management proved beneficial in the index case.DepressionMental illnessPsychosocial stressSchool refusalSchool refusal, depression and suicidality in an adolescent girl- the interplay of stress and vulnerability: a case reportJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Psychiatry, Zonal Hospital Dharmshala, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Psychiatry, Govt. Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, Punjab, IndiaDepartment of Psychiatry, PGIMER, Chandigarh, Punjab, India