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 ...

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 ...

Remission is most likely among children and adolescents. When does depression need treatment? Any bout of depression that lasts more than two weeks can benefit from treatment, and the earlier it ...

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

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

Children were asked about their ... Go and see your GP if you experience symptoms of depression every day for more than two weeks. Treatment usually involves a combination of self-help, talking ...

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.

The SSRIs fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline and citalopram were reported to exhibit safety and efficacy for treatment of depression in children and adolescents. Reanalysis of published and ...