Use of Antidepressants in Children and Adolescents
Ahn, Mary S. ; Yakutis, Lauren J. ; Frazier, Jean A.
Ahn, Mary S.
Yakutis, Lauren J.
Frazier, Jean A.
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2012-01-01
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Abstract
In this chapter, we review the developmental considerations that are necessary when prescribing antidepressant medications for children and a discussion of the background and challenges of conducting psychotropic medication trials in children and adolescents.
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Ahn, M., Yakutis, L., Frazier, JA. (2012). Use of antidepressants in children and adolescents. In Rothschild, A. (Ed), The Evidence-Based Guide to Antidepressant Medications. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc., p. 189-225.
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