Posted by Noa on May 30, 2001, at 17:04:37
I was wondering how you would know when a child's depression warrants medication? My understanding is that prevention of current or future episodes of depression is important in preventing a worsening chronic course, but would you try to intervene through parent guidance or psychotherapy, or both, before recommending medication? How would you determine if changes in the child's enviroment (home, school life, for example) and psychotherapy would be sufficient to treat the depression and prevent relapse, and when the child would need medication?
How hard should professionals push for environmental change and intervention before medication is considered?
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