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John
06-25-2009, 10:21 AM
There are various potential problems associated with the use of antidepressant drugs in adolescents, but now, it seems, they aren't the best option after all.

The so-called ‘talking cure’ - cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) - has been found to be better than standard care, both in preventing depression, and in reducing depressive symptoms.

http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/301/21/2215