Cognitive behavioral intervention helps prevent depression among at-risk teens
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 - 09:42
in Psychology & Sociology
Adolescents at an increased risk of depression who participated in a group cognitive behavioral intervention significantly reduced their symptoms and episodes of depression compared to teens who received usual care, although this effect was not seen for adolescents with a parent with current depression, according to a study in the June 3 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on child and adolescent health.
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