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Children still get drugs for depression

By John M Grohol PsyD
May 26, 2004

The recent controversy over antidepressant use in children is not making psychiatrists prescribe the drugs less often, several area child and adolescent psychiatrists said. But they are sometimes making different choices about which drug to use and are being especially careful to document discussions about side effects and effectiveness with parents.

Dr. John Grohol is the CEO and founder of Psych Central. He has been writing about online behavior, mental health and psychology issues, and the intersection of technology and psychology since 1992.

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