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major depressive disorder treatment for teens
major depressive disorder treatment for teens Major depression is usually treatable. Treatment may include one or more of the following: antidepressants. These are very helpful, especially when used with psychotherapy. Talk therapy (Psychotherapy). This treatment helps adolescents with depression change their distorted view of themselves and their surroundings.
• Antidepressants administer: Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), or Paxil (paroxetine)
• Caution: Theteens should be weighed weekly to determine if there
is any weight gain or loss as a side effect of the medication. The teens
should also be monitored for suicidal ideations.
• Individual psychotherapy is useful for teens with major depressive disorder
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