Group Therapy Techniques For Adolescents
Depression - adolescents; Teenage depression
Treatment
Treatment options for adolescents with depression include:
- Supportive care from a medical provider
- Talk therapy
- Antidepressant medications (possibly)
Treatment should be tailored to the teenager, and the symptoms. Families often help in treating adolescent depression.
MEDICATION
The first medication tried is usually a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Fluoxetine (Prozac) and escitalopram...
Read moreMore information on "Group Therapy Techniques For Adolescents"
From Our Experts
Group Therapy Helps Prevent Depression in Teens
A study published in JAMA has shown that group cognitive behavioral therapy may help prevent depression in at-risk teens. The study had... Read more »
Adolescent Diabetes Treatment and Development
More than likely, you have just breezed through the latency period of your school-aged child. Welcome to the new world of major changes:... Read more »
Movement Therapy Can Improve Back Pain: Alexander versus Feldenkrais...
If you moved more efficiently and with a better posture, would your back pain disappear? Well, some British researchers recently released... Read more »
Alternative Relaxation Techniques for Diabetes and Lowering Basal...
I’m a practical person, I love what science can tell us, and as a diabetic I need to understand medicine to survive and thrive in life. ... Read more »
Music Therapy Reduces Fibromyalgia Pain and Depression
A study conducted by Spanish researchers at the University of Granada has shown that music therapy combined with other relaxation... Read more »
From Our Sources
Other Asthma Treatment for Children and Adolescents
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other TreatmentsImmunizationsChildren older than 6 months should receive an influenza vaccination every year. Children between 2 months and 2 years... Read more »
Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Long-Term Relief Medicatio...
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Long-Term Relief MedicationsThese medications are taken on a regular basis to prevent asthma attacks and control chronic symptoms.Inhaled... Read more »
Types of Complementary Techniques
Source: Breastcancer.org
At a Glance Because their effect on the body is best described in nutritional terms, Breastcancer.org discusses supplements and herbs in our... Read more »
Bipolar Support Groups: What Are They All About?
Historically, theres been very little research into the significance and effectiveness of support groups in bipolar disorder treatment plans,... Read more »
Behavioral Therapy More Effective Than Support Therapy for Adu...
Adults who have ADHD appear to benefit more from a type of cognitive behavioral therapy than from support group. In a 12-week study, researchers at... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
