Childhood depression: Diagnosis and treatment strategies in general pediatrics

Authors
Shoaf, TL Emslie, GJ Mayes, TL
Citation
Tl. Shoaf et al., Childhood depression: Diagnosis and treatment strategies in general pediatrics, PEDIAT ANN, 30(3), 2001, pp. 130
Citations number
33
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC ANNALS
ISSN journal
00904481 → ACNP
Volume
30
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0090-4481(200103)30:3<130:CDDATS>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
Depressive disorders are prevalent and serious in children and adolescents, often causing substantial difficulties in school performance and social re lationships. The authors review the types of depressive disorders typically encountered and discuss the different aspects of treatment.