Adolescent Depression

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Left untreated, minor depression during adolescence can lead to serious and debilitating consequences later in life. This paper examines how current research supports the use of cognitive based approaches rather than drug based approaches as the first line of defense for adolescence, especially given reports of bad side effects from antidepressant use among adolescence. The researcher proposes that behavioral based approaches combined with peer support groups may help eliminate depression among adolescents, when participants are adequately screened and evaluated.

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Treatment Proposition Adolescents With Depression
Support for Non-Medication Approach in Adolescents
Conclusions

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"Studies confirm that adolescent's perceptions of their disorder and care may affect attitudes and treatment outcomes (Slimmer, 2005). Because of this it is important that counselors work with adolescents to discover acceptable labels for their disorder. Helpful labels are more likely to result in positive outcomes than detrimental ones (Slimmer, 2005). Richmond & Rosen (2005) confirm the adverse risks associated with antidepressant use, thus encourage caution when prescribing medication. Anti depression medication use demonstrates "variable efficacy" in studies thus the research does not support its use (Richmond & Rosen, 467). "

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