Adolescent Mental Health Flashcards
1
Q
how is mild anxiety in adolescents managed?
A
CBT
2
Q
how is unresponsive or moderate/severe anxiety in adolescents managed?
A
SSRIs
continue for one year
3
Q
what drug should not be given to manage anxiety in adolescents?
A
propranolol
4
Q
how is mild depression in adolescents managed?
A
watchful waiting for two weeks
then group CBT or supportive therapy for 2-3 weeks
5
Q
how is unresponsive or moderate/severe depression managed in adolescents?
A
individual CBT
family therapy
psychodynamic psychotherapy
4-6 sessions
6
Q
if unresponsive or mild/severe depression in adolescents doesn’t respond to therapies, what is the first line medical management?
A
fluoxetine
7
Q
what is the second line medical management for depression in adolescents?
A
sertraline or citalopram
