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Review
. 2003 Nov;21(4):953-60.
doi: 10.1016/s0733-8619(03)00008-2.

Depression in children and adolescents

Ann M Lagges  1 , David W Dunn
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Review

Depression in children and adolescents

Ann M Lagges et al. Neurol Clin. 2003 Nov.

Abstract

Depression is a common problem in children and adolescents. The disorder may be overlooked because of the prominent irritability seen in children with depression and because of the perception that moodiness is a normal phase of childhood. Depression frequently is associated with other psychiatric problems and neurologic disorders. Therapy consists of psychotherapy and medication, with SSRIs the first choice for pharmacotherapy.

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