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. 2007 Nov;46(11):1503-26.
doi: 10.1097/chi.0b013e318145ae1c.

Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with depressive disorders

Boris Birmaher, David Brent; AACAP Work Group on Quality Issues; William Bernet, Oscar Bukstein, Heather Walter, R Scott Benson, Allan Chrisman, Tiffany Farchione, Laurence Greenhill, John Hamilton, Helene Keable, Joan Kinlan, Ulrich Schoettle, Saundra Stock, Kristin Kroeger Ptakowski, Jennifer Medicus

Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with depressive disorders

Boris Birmaher et al. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2007 Nov.

Abstract

This practice parameter describes the epidemiology, clinical picture, differential diagnosis, course, risk factors, and pharmacological and psychotherapy treatments of children and adolescents with major depressive or dysthymic disorders. Side effects of the antidepressants, particularly the risk of suicidal ideation and behaviors are discussed. Recommendations regarding the assessment and the acute, continuation, and maintenance treatment of these disorders are based on the existent scientific evidence as well as the current clinical practice.

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