Psicoterapia del niño y adolescente con depresión / Psychotherapy of the child and adolescent with depression

ABSTRACT

This article is a revision of the literature on psychotherapy for children and adolescents suffering depression. Based on the findings, psychotherapy, particularly cognitive-behavioral interventions are recommended over pharmaceutical treatments. Etiological factors seem to indicate that family systems therapy to be appropriate for depression in children. Included are recommendations for prevention