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Treatment options for adolescents with depression include supportive care from a medical provider, psychotherapy, and antidepressant medications. It is important that treatment be customized to the adolescent and the severity of depression symptoms. Families often participate in...[read article]

Tests for Adolescent Depression

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Detailed information on what to expect during a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation  More
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The Beck Depression Inventory(BDI) is a series of questions developed to measure the intensity, severity, and depth of depression in patients with psychiatric diagn...  More
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General Health Panel
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Medical Procedures for Adolescent Depression

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Behavioral therapy, or behavioral modification, is a psychological technique based on the premise that specific, observable, maladaptive, badly adjusted, or self-de...  More
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Interpersonal therapy(IPT) is a short-term supportive psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between interactions between people and the development of a pers...  More
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Pioneers in the development of cognitive behavior therapy include Albert Ellis(1929-), who developed rational-emotive therapy(RET) in the 1950s, and Aaron Beck(1921...  More
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A review of recent research involving magnetic stimulation of the brain and its effects on depression, schizophrenia, and other disorders. Includes discussion of se...  More
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Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a method of verbal communication used to help a person find relief from emotional pain. It is based on the theories and techniques of...  More
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The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means....  More
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The therapist focuses on the interaction between family members, analyzing the role played by each member in maintaining the system. Family therapy can be especiall...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Adolescent Depression

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In deep brain stimulation(DBS), electrodes are implanted within the brain to deliver a continuous low electric current to the target area. The current is passed to ...  More
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A Harvard Medical School doctor answers your question about vagus nerve stimulation, now being tested for the treatment of depression.  More
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Prescribed Medications for Adolescent Depression

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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It helps to treat mood problems such as depression...  More
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SERTRALINE (SER tra leen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual ...  More
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PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic...  More
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CITALOPRAM (sye TAL oh pram) is a medicine for depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have que...  More
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VENLAFAXINE (VEN la fax een) is used to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or...  More
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MIRTAZAPINE (mir TAZ a peen) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have ques...  More
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DESIPRAMINE (des IP ra meen) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have ques...  More
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DULOXETINE (doo LOX e teen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat depression. It is also used to treat pain caused by complications of diabetes or pain caused b...  More
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AMITRIPTYLINE (a mee TRIP ti leen) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you hav...  More
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BUPROPION (byoo PROE pee on) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have ques...  More
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IMIPRAMINE (im IP ra meen) is used to treat depression. This medicine can also help children who have a nighttime bed wetting problem. This medicine may be used for...  More
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NORTRIPTYLINE (nor TRIP ti leen) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have ...  More
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CLOMIPRAMINE (kloe MI pra meen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your heal...  More
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TRAZODONE (TRAZ oh done) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have question...  More
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FLUVOXAMINE (floo VOX a meen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health...  More
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ESCITALOPRAM (es sye TAL oh pram) is used to treat depression and certain types of anxiety. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provi...  More
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DOXEPIN (DOX e pin) is used to treat depression and anxiety. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have q...  More
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NEFAZODONE (nef AY zoe done) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have ques...  More
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PHENELZINE (FEN el zeen) is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is used to treat depression in patients who may also have anxiety. This medicine is usually onl...  More
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TRANYLCYPROMINE (tran il SIP roe meen) is an monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask y...  More
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AMOXAPINE (a MOX a peen) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have question...  More
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ISOCARBOXAZID (eye soe kar BOX azid) is an monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask you...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Adolescent Depression

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MIRTAZAPINE (mir TAZ a peen) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have ques...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Adolescent Depression What's this?

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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More
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Art therapy became established as a mental health profession in the 1930s and is now practiced in hospitals, clinics, public and community agencies, wellness center...  More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.