Antidepressant Use in Children

Abstract: A 6 page paper discussing the dramatic increase in antidepressant use in children and adolescents in recent years that has created controversy among clinical practitioners. Some are vehemently opposed to their use; others believe they should be used with caution if they can serve a positive purpose. The paper recommends that clinicians call in parents when they are tempted to prescribe antidepressants for a child or adolescent. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Catagory: Disease, Treatment, & Epidemiology

Subcatagory: Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

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