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For children, depression treatment may include psychotherapy either alone or in combination with antidepressant medication. Research indicates that the best approach for most children is a combination of both. Treatment can be provided by a psychiatrist. In more severe cases hospital care may be required.
There are a number of different types of psychotherapy available and treatment will vary between different children and different types of depression.
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Antidepressant medications are often an effective way to treat depression in children and adolescents particularly in conjunction with psychotherapy. However, it is important to be aware of the possible side effects of antidepressants and the alternatives to antidepressant medication.
Prozac (fluoxetine) is approved for use in children and adolescents for the treatment of major depressive disorder. Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), and Luvox (fluvoxamine) are approved for use in children and adolescents for the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder.
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