Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates - New Somatic Treatments for Child and Adolescent Depression

New Somatic Treatments for Child and Adolescent Depression

08/25/21 • 10 min

Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates

First-line treatments for child and adolescent depression are cognitive–behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, fluoxetine, and escitalopram. What works besides routine first-line approaches? This episode discusses options to consider: Pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, somatomotor techniques (e.g., yoga), and neuromodulatory tools (e.g., ECT and TMS).

Faculty: Jim Phelps, M.D. Hosts: Jessica Diaz, M.D.; Flavio Guzman, M.D.

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Faculty: Scott Beach, M.D. Hosts: Jessica Diaz, M.D.; Flavio Guzman, M.D.