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Determining treatment for teen depression

November 19, 2012

http://www.king5.com/health/Determining-the-best-treatment-if-your-teen-is-depressed-180059001.html

 

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When a teen gets depressed, often medication is the answer. But when is the right time to ask your doctor about that very important option? A new study from Seattle Children's and Group Health offers parents some answers. Dr. Laura Richardson of Seattle Children’s Research Institute talks about depression and potential risk factors.

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