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Jun 25, 2019 · This guideline covers identifying and managing depression in children and young people aged 5 to 18 years. Based on the stepped-care model, it aims to improve recognition and assessment and promote effective treatments for mild and moderate to severe depression.
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Jun 25, 2019 · This guideline covers identifying and managing depression in children and young people aged 5 to 18 years. Based on the stepped-care model, it aims to improve recognition and assessment and promote effective treatments for mild and moderate to severe depression.
Jun 25, 2019 · This guideline covers identifying and managing depression in children and young people aged 5 to 18 years. Based on the stepped-care model, it aims to improve recognition and assessment and promote effective treatments for mild and moderate to severe depression.
What are the general principles of care for children and young people with depression? All healthcare professionals involved in the assessment or treatment of a child (aged 5–11 years) or young person (aged 12–18 years) with depression should:
Psychological interventions for children (5–11 years) and young people (12–18 years) with mild depression should be provided by therapists who are also trained in child and adolescent mental health, in settings such as schools and colleges, primary care, social services, and the voluntary sector.
Children and young people presenting with moderate to severe depression should be reviewed by a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team. Management includes psychological intervention with or without antidepressant treatment.
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