Childhood and adolescent depression
Sibeoni, J.; Moro, M.-R.
La Revue du Praticien 64(4): 487-490
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-2640 PMID: 24855783 Document Number: 673578
Depressive disorders are present at every age. However, specific clinical and therapeutic characteristics are described for depressive disorders during childhood. Moreover, psychopathological and therapeutic approach must take in account the child's development and environment. In this article, we will review depression among babies, childhood depression and adolescent depression with much consideration for developmental and relational perspective. We also discuss the treatment and especially the use of antidepressants in clinical practice.