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Examining Treatment Options in Youth With Major Depressive Disorder: Observations From the TX‐YDSRN Registry Study | Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice - Psychiatry Online
Anxiety & Depression (Google News) · March 24, 2025
In plain language
A Texas study of 646 young people with depression found that most were receiving either a combination of therapy and medication or medication alone. While over half of the youth were in combination treatment, those receiving only medication were more likely to come from lower-income households. Interestingly, many young people and their parents who were only using medication expressed a preference for combined care. The researchers suggest that income and social factors may be creating barriers that prevent some families from accessing the full range of treatment options they want.
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Key takeaways
- Combination treatment of therapy and medication was the most common care method for youth in the Texas registry study.
- Youth receiving combination treatment often reported higher levels of depression and suicidal thoughts than those using medication alone.
- Lower-income youth were more likely to be treated with medication only rather than a combination of therapy and medication.
- More than 40% of youth and 66% of guardians using only medication reported they would prefer combination treatment.
- Social risks and financial factors appear to influence whether a child receives psychotherapy alongside medical treatment.
Examining Treatment Options in Youth With Major Depressive Disorder: Observations From the TX‐YDSRN Registry Study | Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice Psychiatry Online
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