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SUBMITTER: Hetrick SE
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8786271 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Hetrick Sarah E SE McKenzie Joanne E JE Cox Georgina R GR Simmons Magenta B MB Merry Sally N SN
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20121114
<h4>Background</h4>Depressive disorders are common in young people and are associated with significant negative impacts. Newer generation antidepressants, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), are often used, however evidence of their effectiveness in children and adolescents is not clear. Furthermore, there have been warnings against their use in this population due to concerns about increased risk of suicidal ideation and behaviour.<h4>Objectives</h4>To determine the ef ...[more]