Medication is often prescribed for children with depression, but its effectiveness is very much a matter of debate, and many studies show that it is little more effective than a placebo.

Summary: Functionally impairing depression occurs in 2-10% of children and adolescents ... to mania and suicidal thoughts and behaviors early in treatment. Compared with other antidepressants ...

Depression and anxiety rank among the top global health challenges. Since 1990, these disorders have surged, placing them in ...

Medication for depression, anxiety ... of prescribing medications that were originally developed for adults to children. The increase in diagnoses of psychiatric conditions in children---bipolar ...

The state auditor report found poor record keeping and a lack of therapy to accompany psychotropic medications.

The mental health of young people has never been more important. At Independence Blue Cross (IBX), we are strengthening our ...

Depression can make you feel helpless. Taking charge of your treatment is one way to feel in control again. Here are some tips. You may feel like your depression treatment isn't working at all.

A new, computerized, mental health assessment tool may allow doctors to quickly identify children experiencing anxiety or depression before surgery, suggests new research presented at the ...