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NIMH on Kids and Antidepressants

Thursday April 29, 2004
The National Institute of Mental Health has weighed-in on the current controversy over SSRI antidepressant use in children. They recommend psychotherapy as the first treatment for depression in younger patients. Read their statement at:

Antidepressant Medications for Children: Information for Parents and Caregivers from NIMH

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