Depression and children
Concerns over dangers related to antidepressants are leading to a new emphasis on talk therapy with depressed children and adolescents, The Washington Post reports.One researcher in the article calls cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) "the gold standard" for treating depressed youth.
Overall, the article supports the case that pastors and other ministry professionals--especially those in rural areas where mental-health services are limited--should be familiar with CBT and other behaviorally based psychotherapies as they intervene with families.
.: Posted by Duane Bidwell on Tuesday, April 27, 2004
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