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What
Is a Mood Disorder?
How
Are Mood Disorders Different in Teens?
Isn't
My Teen Just Going Through a Phase?
Treatment
and Intervention
Consequences
of Undiagnosed Mood Disorders
Disclaimer:
The information on this site is for educational purposes
only and is not intended as a substitute for
medical treatment and professional diagnosis.
If you suspect your adolescent suffers from
a mood disorder, it is essential that you contact
a mental health professional to assess your
child's needs.
Medications
Used in Treating Adolescent Depression or Anxiety
Some
adolescents will need antidepressant medication to help
them through a major depression. The most commonly used
antidepressants are SSRIs or selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors. It is important that some form of psychotherapy
be used in conjunction with any medications. Cognitive-behavioral
therapy has proven to be the most effective for adolescents.
Family therapy is also an important part of treatment
for teens with depression or other mood disorders.
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Brand
Name
Anafranil
BuSpar
Effexor
Luvox (SSRI)
Paxil (SSRI)
Prozac (SSRI)
Serzone (SSRI)
Sinequan
Tofranil
Wellbutrin
Zoloft
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Generic
Name
clomipramine
buspirone
venlafaxin
fluvoxamine
paroxetine
Fluoxetine
nefazodone
doxepin
imipramine
bupropion
setraline
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Approved
Age
Ages
10 and older
18 and older
18 and older
8 and older
18 and older
18 and older
18 and older
12 and older
6 and older
18 and older
6 and older
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Medications
Used as Mood Stabilizers in Adolescents
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Brand
Name
Cibalith-S
Depakote
Eskalith
Lithobid
Tegretol
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Generic
Name
lithium
citrate
divalproex sodium
lithium carbonate
lithium carbonate
carbamazepine
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Approved
Age
12
and older
2 and older (seizures)
12 and older
12 and older
any age (seizures)
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