[Diagnosis and treatment of child and adolescent depression].
The present paper reviews the available literature on the current state of knowledge regarding depression in children and adolescents. Empirically supported psychotherapeutic treatment adjustments for children are described, such as the Self-Control Therapy (CBT), Penn Prevention Program; and other treatments that are experimental phase. Similarly empirically supported psychotherapeutic treatment adjustments for adolescents are described, such as Adolescent Coping with Depression, Interpersonal Psychotherapy; and other treatments that are experimental phase as Biblotherapy and Attachment-Based Family Therapy.
Fundación Equipo de Terapia Cognitiva Infanto Juvenil, Universidad Favaloro. eduardobunge@etci.com.ar
Eduardo L
EL
Bunge
Gabriela
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Carrea
Mar
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Tosas de Molina
Natalie
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Soto
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy