Depression in Children and Adolescents
Screening
Routine inquiry about
depression
Risk factors recommend early
screening and intervention
Evaluation
Maintain confidentiality
Assess for risk
of harm to self
or others
AND
Identify past or present negative
events, environmental factors,
current support systems and
family history
AND
Seek comorbid
psychiatric
and medical
disorders
Acute Treatment
Frequent follow-up for 6-12 months
Brief or uncomplicated
Non-response or more complicated
Education
Support
Family
School
Comorbid conditions
Medication:
SSRIs
Continuation phase
(for all subjects for
6-12 months)
Maintenance phase
(for some subjects for
��� 1 year)
Be alert for side
effects
