Sunday, July 8, 2012

Drugs, not therapy, the first line of treatment for troubled adolescents

QUARTERS of depressed adolescents are prescribed drugs before psychotherapy has been given a proper chance to work, and their progress on antidepressant medication is inadequately monitored, according to a study of 150 clients referred to a youth mental health service.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/07/drugs-not-therapy-the-first-line-of-treatment-for-troubled-adolescents?fromrss=1

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