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- Title
Review of the efficacy and safety of antidepressants in youth depression.
- Authors
Cheung, Amy H; Emslie, Graham J; Mayes, Taryn L
- Abstract
Depression in children and adolescents is a cause of substantial morbidity and mortality in this population. It is a common disorder that affects 2% of children and up to 6% of adolescents. Although antidepressants are used frequently for the treatment of this disorder, there has been recent controversy about the efficacy and safety of these medications in this population. This review examined the available evidence from clinical trials of antidepressants in adolescents and children with depression.
- Publication
Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines, 2005, Vol 46, Issue 7, p735
- ISSN
0021-9630
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1469-7610.2005.01467.x