title: [Major depression in the child: validation of the syndrome and pharmacologic treatment].
abstract: The concept of childhood depression has been the object of controversies over many years. Recent developments have permitted rapid progress in many areas of research. The author offers an update on the validity of the diagnosis of major depression in childhood and on pharmacological treatment. He then attempts to delineate the uses and limitations of this therapeutic approach. In the latter part, practical advice on the use of drugs in childhood depression is given.
authors.affiliation: Pavillon Albert-Prévost de l'hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Québec.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Goulet
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents
vernacular_title: Dépression majeure chez l'enfant: validation du syndrome et traitement pharmacologique.