title: [Depressive disorders in children: diagnosis and therapeutic approaches].
abstract: After recalling recent main diagnostic criteria for depressive disorders in childhood, the authors review the various available therapies: chemotherapies (antidepressants, lithium), psychotherapies and medico-social interventions. Each application is examined, as is the practical management of childhood depressive disorders.
authors.affiliation: Service de psychiatrie A, CHRU Saint-Jacques, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Jalenques
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Coudert
mesh_terms: D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents
vernacular_title: Etats dépressifs de l'enfant: diagnostic et approches thérapeutiques.