Adolescent depression. Part 2. Treatment.
Treatment of adolescents with clinical depression is multimodal, involving pharmacologic, psychotherapeutic, educational, and family interventions. Medication has a limited role because of its lack of efficacy, its minimal effect on etiologic factors, and the frequent noncompliance of adolescents. Physicians should promote coping mechanisms and effective problem-solving styles to prevent recurrence of depression.
Garland
E J
EJ
University of British Columbia.
D000293:Adolescent; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy; D000092864:Suicide Prevention
D000928:Antidepressive Agents