Adolescent psychopharmacology: drugs for mood disorders

Adolesc Med Clin. 2006 Oct;17(3):789-808; abstract xiii-xiv. doi: 10.1016/j.admecli.2006.06.003.

Abstract

This article reviews mood disorders in children and adolescents, the diagnostic criteria, and important differential diagnoses to be considered. Critical points in the treatment of mood disorders and comorbid conditions and the important role the primary care provider can play in their management are stressed. Warning signs to identify adolescents who may be at risk of attempting suicide are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Antidepressive Agents / adverse effects
  • Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antimanic Agents / adverse effects
  • Antimanic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / epidemiology
  • Comorbidity
  • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
  • Humans
  • Mood Disorders / diagnosis
  • Mood Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Mood Disorders / epidemiology
  • Primary Health Care
  • Safety
  • Suicide Prevention

Substances

  • Antidepressive Agents
  • Antimanic Agents