Child & adolescent depression: review of the latest evidence-based treatments.
(1) Depression is a serious mental health problem particularly in children and adolescents that requires early identification and intervention. (2) Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a highly effective treatment that decreases symptoms within 3 months and maintains gains at 2 years posttreatment. It works by changing cognitive distortions and teaching problem solving and coping strategies. (3.)Interpersonal psychotherapy demonstrates effectiveness by teaching adolescents how to self-monitor feelings, problem solve, link affect to events, and foster communication skills within the context of a supportive relationship. 4(.)Psychopharmacological treatment has shown moderate effectiveness in treating depression in children and adolescents, but close monitoring is required to evaluate for adverse events, including suicidal behavior and agitation.
Hamrin
Vanya
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Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, Connecticut 06536-0740, USA. vanya.hamrin@yale.edu
Pachler
Maryellen C
MC
D000293:Adolescent; D017668:Age of Onset; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors